Refreshing with its feather-like, fine pasta Angel hair paste or Capellini. It can be cooked quickly, and it goes with almost every sauce right off the stove. With its thin strands, poached chicken takes sauces amazingly well with about as many practical applications in a complicated dish or simple one out there. Today, for our recipe Angel Hair Pasta with Tomato and Garlic Sauce we are talking about one of those classic yet hit-the-spot pasta dishes that is perfect to give your family on a weeknight or even impresser-someone time.
For a noodles that elegant and lightweight in flavor, fresh tomatoes would be overshadowed by the white clams sauce so yes, linguine is absolutely perfect! This pasta is simplicity at its finest. Due to its fast-cooking capability and delicate demeanor, it is usually tossed with simple fresh ingredients such as garlic, tomato, and olive oil. The recipe that follows shows you how to make angel hair pasta with a wonderfully simple tomato and garlic sauce. An elegant spin on traditional Italian flavors, this dish is quick and easy making it an ideal weeknight meal.
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Ingredients
Ingredients needed to make this dish Perfect amounts for 2–3 people
200 gr (7 oz) angel hair pasta (Capellini )
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves of garlic, minced
400g (14 oz) chopped tomatoes, or a can of diced tomatoes
Optional: 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (for heat)
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
A couple of fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
1 Tbsp butter (if you find any extra richness)
Instructions
1. Cook the Angel Hair Pasta
Begin by heating a large part of salted water to the point boiling. Once the water boils, add the angel hair pasta and cook for 2-3 minutes. This type of pasta is so thin that they will cook just in minutes, not like the remainder of pastas, which means you should be careful and preferably stay beside your pot to avoid overcooking. The macaroni was al dente (soft but still chewy) after which we drained and set it aside. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water in case you want to use it later on to thin out your sauce.
2. How to Make Tomato and Garlic Sauce
While your pasta is cooking you can start a sauce. In large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Once the oil is warm, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute or until lightly golden brown. Just take care not to burn the garlic or it will taste bitter.
Then add the diced tomatoes (or canned tomato if using) and stir them well into onions. Divided into two portions, add a little salt and pepper to both but red paper flakes go in only on one if you like yours slightly spicy. Allow the tomatoes to simmer for 10 minute or so, until everything gets heated through and thickened. Leave it be, stir occasionally so nothing burns.
3. Combine the Pasta and Sauce
Then, when the sauce has reduced and all flavors have married together add in cooked/drained angel hair pasta to coat with this delicious creamy chicken piccata alfredo skillet! Gently toss the pasta so that it is evenly coated with the tomato and garlic. IF the sauce is too thick, you can add a tbsp of pasta water and whisk it gently to make sure that wherever there’s spaghetti, then shall be its tomato crema.
Stage 5: (Optional), add a tablespoon of butter to the pasta if you are after an even richer, silkier texture. This is not essential but gives a nice creamy texture in the curry.
4. Finish with Fresh Basil
When the pasta and sauce unite, pull it off of the heat. Add a few dozen chopped fresh basil leaves for added hit of cool, green flavor. The warmth from the pasta will gently melt and coerce a small amount of flavor into every aspect.
5. Serve
Finally, enjoy your Angel Hair Pasta with Tomato and Garlic Sauce. Portion out the pasta onto plates and top, if you like with freshly grated Parmesan for whole additional level of flavour. A drizzle of top-notch olive oil on higher can, too.
Tips for Success
How Long Does It Take to Cook Angel Hair Pasta: The idea here is that because angel hair pasta cooks quickly, your sauce should almost be done by the time you start boiling water for this type of pasta. This will prevent the pasta from overcooking as it waits for its sauce.
Fresh vs Canned Tomatoes: Fresh tomatoes add to a lighter, summery feel in the dish but if you are preparing this recipe during colder months then canned diced (or peeled) is your best choice as fresh ones wont be ripe and sweet.
Spice: A liberal amount of red pepper flakes gives the dish a small bite, but you can omit for a milder version.
Angel hair pasta with tomato and garlic sauce is a simple yet delicious dish that captures the essence of Italian cuisine: fresh ingredients and bold flavors brought together with minimal fuss. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights when you need something fast but don’t want to sacrifice taste. With just a few pantry staples like pasta, garlic, and tomatoes, you can create a meal that’s both comforting and satisfying. Whether you’re cooking for yourself or for family and friends, this recipe is sure to please!
