Angel Hair Pomodoro
Angel hair pasta is tossed with a light sauce of olive oil, onion, garlic, diced Roma tomatoes, chicken broth, and balsamic vinegar, then finished with basil, Parmesan, and a touch of crushed red pepper. It balances fresh tomato flavor with gentle heat, peppery depth, and a lightly tangy finish, making an easy dinner for a busy evening.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Angel Hair Pomodoro, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 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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- 47
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- 2
Meanwhile, pour olive oil into a large deep skillet over high heat. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir until softened and lightly browned. Reduce heat to medium-high and add tomatoes, vinegar, and chicken broth; simmer for about 8 minutes.
- 3
Stir in red pepper, black pepper, basil, and cooked pasta, tossing thoroughly with the sauce. Simmer until the pasta is heated through, then serve topped with grated cheese.
- Calories 613.55 kcal High 31%
- Protein 20.22 g Good Source 40%
- Carbohydrate 92.22 g 34%
- Total Fat 18.47 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 3.73 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 11.83 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 291.5 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 5.09 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 8.68 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 187.2 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 3.98 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 31.84 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 79.13 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 19.58 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Angel Hair Pomodoro is made with 14 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Angel Hair Pasta, Balsamic Vinegar, Black Pepper, and Fresh Basil. Each serving provides about 613.55 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Angel Hair Pomodoro made of?
- The main ingredients are Angel Hair Pasta, Balsamic Vinegar, Black Pepper, Fresh Basil, Garlic. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Angel Hair Pomodoro?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 613.55 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Angel Hair Pomodoro easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Angel Hair Pomodoro healthy?
- Angel Hair Pomodoro has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 613.55 calories and 20.22 g of protein, or 40% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 291.5 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.73 g (19% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, 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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