The Angel in Your Pantry Pasta Dinner
Transform your weeknight dinners with "The Angel in Your Pantry Pasta Dinner," a simple yet elegant recipe that brings bold Mediterranean flavors to your table in just 30 minutes. Featuring pantry staples like angel hair pasta, canned diced tomatoes, capers, and black olives, this dish is a perfect blend of savory, tangy, and slightly spicy notes, thanks to a touch of crushed red pepper flakes. Finished with a drizzle of olive oil, fragrant garlic, and optional Parmesan and parsley for garnish, this light and flavorful pasta dish is as comforting as it is quick to prepare. Ideal for busy weeknights or a casual gathering, this versatile dish will have everyone reaching for seconds. Keywords: Mediterranean pasta recipe, quick pantry pasta, angel hair dinner idea, simple pasta with tomatoes and olives.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Angel hair pasta
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
- 14 oz Canned diced tomatoes, drained
- 2 tbsp Capers, rinsed
- 0.5 cup Black olives, sliced
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the angel hair pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 3-4 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining the pasta.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Stir in the crushed red pepper flakes and cook for another 30 seconds to release their flavor.
Add the drained diced tomatoes, capers, and black olives to the skillet. Stir well to combine and cook for 5-7 minutes, letting the flavors meld.
Season the sauce with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
Add the cooked angel hair pasta to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta in the sauce. If the mixture is too dry, add reserved pasta water, a few tablespoons at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
Remove the skillet from heat. Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2148 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 85.7 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.1 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 47 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 4249 mg | 185% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 290.1 g | 105% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.3 g | 105% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.3 g | ||
| Protein | 70.6 g | 141% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 834 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 18.8 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 1030 mg | 22% | |
*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.
