Capellini with Hot Garlic Sauce
Delight your taste buds with the bold and aromatic flavors of Capellini with Hot Garlic Sauce, a quick and irresistible recipe perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant entertaining. This dish features delicate angel hair pasta tossed in a rich, golden garlic-infused olive oil, enhanced by the gentle heat of red pepper flakes and a burst of fresh herbs like parsley and basil. A touch of lemon zest brightens the flavors, while grated Parmesan adds a creamy, nutty finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this vibrant pasta dish strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and sophistication, making it an effortless yet impressive meal. Serve it warm, paired with a crisp side salad or crusty bread, for a comforting Italian-inspired feast. Keywords: Capellini pasta, garlic sauce, quick pasta recipe, Italian dinner, spicy garlic pasta.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Capellini pasta
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 6 large Garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 50 grams Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 120 milliliters Pasta cooking water
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the capellini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 120 milliliters of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
While the pasta cooks, finely chop the garlic cloves and herbs (parsley and basil) and set them aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over low-medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and sauté gently until it becomes fragrant and golden, about 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Stir in the red pepper flakes and cook for an additional 30 seconds to release their flavor.
Add the reserved pasta cooking water to the skillet and stir to combine, creating an emulsified sauce.
Reduce the heat to low and add the cooked capellini pasta to the skillet. Toss well to coat the noodles evenly in the garlic sauce.
Mix in the fresh parsley, basil, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Toss again to incorporate all the ingredients.
Transfer the pasta to serving plates and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top for a final touch.
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Capellini with Hot Garlic Sauce!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1048 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.9 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.0 g | 85% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 3224 mg | 140% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 93.2 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.1 g | ||
| Protein | 37.7 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 663 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 409 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
