Angel Hair Pasta Dish
If you’re looking for a tasty angel hair pasta dish, look no further than this deliciously easy one with butter and parmesan cheese!
Sometimes simplicity is delicious. This pasta dish can be whipped up in just minutes and takes just a few key ingredients to turn it into a delectable meal.
Serve it as a stand-alone dish for a weeknight meal, or turn it into something more as a perfect starchy side dish served alongside chicken, roasted vegetables, or seafood like salmon or shrimp.
This post is about how to make a delicious angel hair pasta dish.
Simple Angel Hair Pasta Dish
What do I need to make this dish?
To make this recipe, you will need:
- Angel Hair Pasta: The thin noodles are perfect for such a simple dish because the noodle won’t overpower the subtle flavors.
- Butter: This provides the fat and base for the seasoning and cheese to stick to.
- Parmesan Cheese: This provides the subtle but savory cheesiness.
- Fresh Parsley: This adds freshness and brightens the flavor profile.
- Salt and Pepper: To taste.
How do I make this angel hair pasta?
To make this recipe, start by boiling a big pot of water. Add the pasta and boil according to the package’s directions until al-dente.
In a separate large skillet set on medium-high heat, melt the butter.
Once the pasta is al dente, drain it in a colander (reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta water). Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the butter and toss. Add in 2 tablespoons of the reserved pasta water.
Next, add the salt and pepper, grated parmesan cheese, and parsley.
Gently toss to combine well.
Serve immediately!
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This post is about how to make a simple and delicious angel hair pasta dish.
Angel Hair Pasta Dish
Ingredients
- 1 box angel hair pasta
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
- ¼ cup fresh parsley finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Boil a big pot of water. Add the pasta and boil according to the package's directions until al dente.
- In a separate large skillet set on medium-high heat, melt the butter.
- Once the pasta is al dente, drain it in a colander (reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta water). Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the butter and toss. Add in 2 tablespoons of the reserved pasta water and toss.
- Next, add the salt and pepper, grated parmesan cheese, and parsley.Gently toss to combine well. Serve warm.
This recipe is so simple and that’s exactly what I was looking for. I’ve made it twice so far and am making it again tonight! This time I’ll try adding peas to it.
Great suggestion, Gigi. Thank you for sharing!