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Creamy Angel Hair Pasta With Parmesan, Garlic, Herb Sauce

This quick and easy creamy angel hair pasta dish is a must-try for any lover of fresh, homemade food. The sauce has an ultra rich and creamy consistency that will leave your tastebuds happy and satisfied!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time13 minutes
Course: pasta dish - side
Cuisine: American-Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 602kcal
Author: Marisa Franca @ All Our Way

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 Tablespoons butter unsalted
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 8 ounces angel hair pasta
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 1 Tablespoon dried parsley
  • Fresh parsley chopped (garnish)
  • pinch red pepper flakes optional

Instructions

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and stir, allowing it to cook for 1-2 minutes.
    Watch carefully so it doesn't burn.
  • Add the butter; cook until melted.
  • Add the kosher salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes (optional) and chicken stock.
  • Turn the heat up to high and let the stock come to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 4-5 minutes.
  • Once the pasta is tender, reduct the heat to medium and stir in the parmesan, cream, and parsley until the cheese is completely melted.
  • Remove from heat and serve immediately with a sprinkle of chopped parsley.

Notes

STORAGE:
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up five days in an airtight container. Reheat in the microwave or in a skillet on the stovetop. If the pasta is too thick, you can also thin it a little with heavy cream or milk.
I do not recommend freezing this pasta because of the dairy content in it. Plus, the pasta will be mushy when thawed and reheated.
TIPS:
  • Be very careful to not overcook the garlic. It can burn quickly when you are sautéing it.
  • Because angel hair pasta is so fine, you want to be careful so that you don't cook it too long.
  • Use high-quality parmesan cheese so it melts smoothly and helps thicken the sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 602kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 867mg | Potassium: 417mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1043IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 360mg | Iron: 2mg