Don't let this unassuming pasta fool you. Flavor bombs of garlic, oil, parsley, and salt make this Angel Hair Pasta Recipe balanced and satisfying pasta with loads of flavor. Ready in under 25 minutes.
¼cupolive oilplus any additional to garnish/drizzle (optional)
2tablespoonsunsalted butter
4garlic clovesthinly sliced
½teaspoonred pepper flakes
2-4tablespoonsflat leaf parsleyplus any additional to garnish
1teaspoonsalt
Instructions
Cook pasta in a heavily salted (at least 1 tablespoon of salt per gallon water), according to package directions. Drain pasta in a colander and leave pasta there.
Return empty pasta cooking pot to the burner and turn heat to medium low. Add oil and butter to pan and let melt. Once the butter starts to foam, add garlic and saute for 1- 1.5 minutes, or until the garlic just starts to turn golden. Remove from heat.
Add pasta, red pepper flakes, and parsley to the pot and toss until all are distributed evenly. Move to a serving bowl and drizzle with any additional oil, if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
This pasta keeps covered in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days. Make sure to keep an eye on the garlic as you saute it -- it can go from golden brown to burnt very quickly. Remove the pan from the heat as soon as it starts to turn golden and you will have perfectly sauteed garlic.