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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Garlic-Tomato 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
- 34 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 75
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 47
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 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 497.36 kcal High 25%
- Protein 18.8 g Good Source 38%
- Carbohydrate 91.79 g 33%
- Total Fat 7.48 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 1.65 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 5.48 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 146.01 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 5.98 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 4.51 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 100.06 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 4.94 mg Good Source 27%
- Potassium 632.23 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 5.44 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 22.28 mg Good Source 25%
- 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 🧄
About This Recipe
Garlic Tomato Angel Hair Pasta is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Angel Hair Pasta, Black Pepper, Fresh Basil, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 497.36 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Garlic-Tomato Angel Hair Pasta made of?
- The main ingredients are Angel Hair Pasta, Black Pepper, Fresh Basil, Garlic, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Garlic-Tomato Angel Hair Pasta?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 497.36 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Garlic-Tomato Angel Hair Pasta easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 12 steps.
- Is Garlic-Tomato Angel Hair Pasta healthy?
- Garlic-Tomato Angel Hair Pasta has an easyChef Pro health score of 58/100. Per serving, it provides 497.36 calories and 18.8 g of protein, or 38% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 146.01 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.65 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes 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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