Garlic-Tomato Angel Hair Pasta
Garlic-Tomato Angel Hair Pasta features sweet, juicy tomatoes simmered with crushed garlic and a touch of tomato paste for depth, coating delicate strands of angel hair. Fresh basil and Parmesan add a fragrant, savory finish with gentle heat from black pepper. Serve this light yet satisfying pasta for a quick weeknight dinner or a relaxed summer gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Place the tomatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold water.
- 2
Bring the water just to a boil.
- 3
Pour off the water, cover the tomatoes again with cold water, peel off their skins, and cut them into small pieces.
- 4
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 5
Cook the angel hair pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes.
- 6
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet or pan, ensuring it covers the bottom, and sauté the garlic until opaque but not browned.
- 7
Stir in the tomato paste, then immediately add the tomatoes, salt, and pepper.
- 8
Reduce the heat and simmer until the pasta is ready, adding the basil at the end.
- 9
Drain the pasta; do not rinse with cold water.
- 10
Toss the pasta with a bit of olive oil, then mix it into the sauce.
- 11
Reduce the heat to as low as possible and keep the pasta warm, uncovered, for about 10 minutes when it is ready to serve.
- 12
Garnish generously with fresh Parmesan cheese.
- Calories 497.25 kcal High
- Protein 18.77 g Good Source
- Carbs 91.71 g Moderate
- Total Fat 7.45 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.65 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 5.48 mg Low Source
- Sodium 145.9 mg Moderate
- Fiber 6.02 g Good Source
- Sugar 4.51 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 115.71 mg Low Source
- Iron 4.94 mg Good Source
- Potassium 632.3 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 5.37 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 23.74 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄