Name: Angel Hair Pasta with Garlic Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.5 lb angel hair pasta; 0.25 cup olive oil; 2 cloves garlic; 1 pt cherry or grape tomatoes; Salt & pepper; 1 pinch sugar; 0.25 cup fresh basil; Parmesan

Angel Hair Pasta with Garlic Sauce cover

From the Cook

1/6

Angel Hair Pasta with Garlic Sauce

Food with Feeling Verified

Ingredients

Warning0 allergens identified

Instructions

Visit Blog

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Then, add in the tomatoes, salt, pepper and sugar. Mix to combine and toss often and cook until the tomatoes begin to burst, about 6 minutes.

Stir in the pasta and basil, and cook for 5 additional minutes and until the pasta is heated through.

Garnish with parmesan, basil ribbons, and additional pepper to taste. ENJOY!

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. No need to reheat! Give it a good stir and serve it cold and garnish it with some extra basil. If you’d like to reheat it, simply pop it in the microwave for 30 second intervals until warm.

Nutrition

My Calorie Intake

0
Review & Earn

Be the first to review this recipe and earn a 20% Bonus

Level up & unlock free Premium by reviewing recipes!

My Notes

Your kitchen notebook is waiting.

Whether it's a recipe tweak or an inspiration burst — jot it down here.

Tips & Tricks (5)

Infuse Oil Gently 🫒
Toast minced garlic in olive oil over low heat for 2-3 minutes to release aromatic oils without browning, creating a silky, flavorful base that won't turn bitter.
Reserve Pasta Water Strategically 💧
Save 1 cup of starchy pasta cooking water before draining; add it gradually to your garlic sauce to create a luxurious, clingy coating that bonds flavors together.
Undercook Pasta Slightly ⏱️
Cook angel hair 1 minute under the package time since it will continue cooking when tossed with the hot garlic sauce, maintaining a perfect al dente texture.
Toast Tomatoes for Depth 🍅
Lightly sauté halved cherry tomatoes in the garlic oil for 2-3 minutes to concentrate their sugars and deepen flavor, then add a pinch of sugar to balance acidity.
Layer Fresh Basil Twice 🌿
Add half the basil while tossing the hot pasta to infuse warmth into the leaves, then finish with remaining fresh basil off heat to preserve bright, peppery notes.