Caesar-Inspired Angel Hair Pasta
This angel hair pasta captures the familiar flavors of a Caesar salad with garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, Parmesan, and lemon. Toasted panko breadcrumbs with parsley provide a crisp, herby topping, while olive oil and butter bring the components together in a light side dish suited to weeknight dinners or alongside grilled meats.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Caesar-Inspired Angel Hair Pasta, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 32 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 38
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 21
- Performance
- 27
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
For the breadcrumbs, combine oil, butter, and bread crumbs in a skillet. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until toasted and golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add parsley and lemon zest; season with salt. Cook, stirring, until the citrus is very fragrant, about 15 seconds. Transfer the crumbs to a small bowl and set aside.
- 3
For the pasta, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add angel hair and cook, stirring frequently during the first 30 seconds, until tender with a bite, about 3 minutes total.
- 4
Meanwhile, combine olive oil, garlic, and pepper in a skillet. Cook over medium heat just until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Once the pasta has cooked for about 3 minutes, scoop out pasta water and add it to the skillet. Stir in mustard and Worcestershire sauce.
- 5
Increase the heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly to emulsify the water with the oil, about 1 minute. Reduce the heat to low. Using tongs, transfer the pasta to the skillet. Alternatively, reserve pasta water, drain the pasta thoroughly, and then add it to the skillet.
- 6
Increase the heat to high; cook and stir the pasta until it is completely coated and the sauce is creamy. Add more pasta water as needed. Remove the pasta from the heat and add Parmesan; toss to coat.
- 7
Divide between serving bowls and top with breadcrumbs.
- Calories 469.41 kcal High 23%
- Protein 13.2 g Good Source 26%
- Carbohydrate 54.71 g 20%
- Total Fat 22.75 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 5.07 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 14.46 mg Low Source 5%
- Sodium 224.88 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 4.08 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 3.67 g --
- Added Sugars 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 189.22 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 2.52 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 115.78 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 50.62 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 21.09 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Caesar Inspired Angel Hair Pasta is made with 15 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Angel Hair Pasta, Black Pepper, Butter, and Dijon Mustard. Each serving provides about 469.41 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Caesar-Inspired Angel Hair Pasta made of?
- The main ingredients are Angel Hair Pasta, Black Pepper, Butter, Dijon Mustard, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Caesar-Inspired Angel Hair Pasta?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 469.41 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Caesar-Inspired Angel Hair Pasta easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Caesar-Inspired Angel Hair Pasta healthy?
- Caesar-Inspired Angel Hair Pasta has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 469.41 calories and 13.2 g of protein, or 26% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 224.88 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.07 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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