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Delicious Angel Hair Pasta

A light, garlicky angel hair pasta with olive oil, chili, and fresh parsley.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces angel hair pasta
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic sliced
  • 1 dried chili chili chopped, or 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • Parmesan cheese grated, for garnish

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil and add a large pinch of salt.
  • Add the angel hair pasta and cook according to the package instructions, about 4–5 minutes, until al dente.
  • Before draining, reserve 3 tablespoons of the pasta cooking water in a small bowl or mug.
  • Drain the pasta using a fine-mesh sieve or colander.
  • While the pasta cooks, heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
  • Add the sliced garlic to the pan and cook about 2 minutes, stirring, until fragrant and not browned.
  • Stir in the chopped dried chili (or 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes) and the dried oregano until combined.
  • Add the drained pasta to the pan with 1 tablespoon of the reserved cooking water and toss to coat in the oil and aromatics.
  • Add more of the reserved cooking water as needed to create a thick, glossy sauce that coats the pasta.
  • Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, then stir in the chopped parsley.
  • Divide the pasta among plates and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large frying pan
  • fine-mesh sieve or colander
  • Measuring Spoons

Notes

  • Reserve pasta water to loosen the sauce as needed.
  • Do not brown the garlic to avoid bitterness.