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Bowl of pasta with serving plate with swirled pasta and parmesan cheese.
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5 from 1 vote

Buttery Garlic Angel Hair Pasta

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Angel Hair Pasta, Buttery Garlic Angel Hair Pasta, Pasta

Equipment

  • Large Frying pan and Large pot for pasta

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup EVOO, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/2 cup Butter, 1 cube
  • 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Increase if you prefer more spice/heat
  • 1 Tbsp Salt, for pasta water
  • 1-2 Scallions, white bulbs & two inches of greens, chopped
  • 2-3 Large cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 lb Angel Hair Pasta, cooked Al Dente
  • 1/2 cup pasta water reserved
  • Grated Parmesan Roman cheese, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
  • Salt and pepper to taste for buttery garlic sauce

Instructions

  • Fill a large pot with 6 or more quarts of water, and bring to a rolling boil. Note: we set the heat to high.
  • Add 1 Tbsp salt to boiling pasta water, this is the only time you can or should salt the pasta.
  • Add 1 lb of Angel Hair pasta to boiling water, we add a handful at a time, and cook until Al Dente or tender but firm, and approximately 2-6 minutes depending on your personal preference.
  • When pasta is cooked and before straining pasta into collander reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water,
  • Use a colander to strain water from cooked pasta.
  • While waiting for the water to boil, begin heating the oil and butter in a large skillet and over medium heat; 1/3 cup EVOO & 1/2 or one stick of butter.
  • Finely slice or chop the scallions and green stalks. Add to your large frying pan when oil and butter are bubbling, and saute for 3-5 minutes.
  • After the scallions have sauteed add the minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste. Saute for another few minutes.
  • Add reserved 1/2 cup of pasta water to the butter garlic sauce and saute until the mixture has thickened slightly. Note: The reserved pasta water will help the sauce cling to the pasta.
  • Slowly add the drained pasta to the buttery garlic sauce and toss until the pasta is evenly coated.
  • Remove pasta to a serving bowl, garnish with freshly chopped parsley and grated cheese if desired.
  • Serve and enjoy.
  • This is delicious when served with our Riced or Shredded Zucchini recipe and our Cheesy Butterflied Broil Shrimp.

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