Angel hair pasta with garlic, oil and chilli
Elevate your pasta night with this easy and flavorful Angel Hair Pasta recipe featuring golden bread crumbs, zesty garlic, and a spicy kick from red hot chili peppers. Finished with a touch of lemon juice and perfectly cooked eggs, it's a quick gourmet delight in every bite!
- 29 Mar 2024
- Cook time 10 min
- Prep time 10 min
- 6 Servings
- 7 Ingredients
Angel hair pasta with garlic, oil, and chili is a delicious and simple dish that brings together the bold flavors of olive oil, garlic, and chili peppers with delicate, fine strands of angel hair pasta. This recipe combines the zest of lemon and the crunch of bread crumbs to create a satisfying texture and taste. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an elegant meal for guests, this dish is easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the angel hair pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, usually about 3-5 minutes.
- Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat 1/4 cup of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the bread crumbs and sauté until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer the toasted bread crumbs to a plate and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 1/2 cup of olive oil.
- Add the finely chopped garlic and sliced red chili peppers. Sauté over medium heat until the garlic is fragrant and golden, about 2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the garlic and chili mixture.
- Toss to coat the pasta thoroughly with the oil, garlic, and chili.
- Add the lemon juice and mix well. If needed, add some reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
- In a separate small non-stick skillet, heat a bit of olive oil over medium heat.
- Crack the eggs into the skillet, one at a time, and cook until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny, about 3-4 minutes. You can also poach the eggs if preferred.
- Divide the pasta among four plates.
- Sprinkle the toasted bread crumbs evenly over each serving.
- Top each plate of pasta with a perfectly cooked egg.
- Garnish with a bit more lemon juice if desired, or a sprinkle of fresh herbs like parsley.
- Serve immediately while hot and enjoy!
Tips:
- Use good quality olive oil to enhance the flavor of the dish.
- Cook the pasta until it is al dente to maintain a pleasant texture.
- Toast the bread crumbs in a separate pan to ensure they are evenly crispy.
- Be careful not to burn the garlic, as it can become bitter. Cook it gently until it is golden.
- Adjust the amount of chili peppers according to your heat preference.
- Add the lemon juice gradually and taste, to control the acidity level.
- Reserve a bit of pasta cooking water to adjust the consistency of the sauce if needed.
- Crack the eggs into a bowl before adding them to the dish to ensure no shells get in.
Angel hair pasta with garlic, oil, and chili is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that can impress with its simplicity and depth of taste. By carefully toasting the bread crumbs and balancing the heat of the chili peppers with the acidity of the lemon juice, you’ll create a well-rounded and delicious meal. Serve it with a side of fresh salad or a piece of crusty bread for a complete dining experience.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 150 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 300kcal | 12% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 13g | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 50g | 14% |
| Fiber 2.39g | 6% |
| Sugar 2.89g | 3% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 33g | 39% |
| Saturated 5g | 18% |
| Cholesterol 140mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 63ug | 7% |
| Choline 120mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 0.62mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B2 0.41mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 4.74mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 0.19mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B9 170ug | 43% |
| Vitamin B12 0.37ug | 15% |
| Vitamin C 22mg | 24% |
| Vitamin E 0.52mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K 2.54ug | 2% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 45mg | 4% |
| Copper, Cu 0.20mg | 0% |
| Iron, Fe 2.95mg | 27% |
| Magnesium, Mg 40mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus, P 190mg | 15% |
| Potassium, K 240mg | 7% |
| Selenium, Se 50ug | 88% |
| Sodium, Na 100mg | 7% |
| Zinc, Zn 1.37mg | 12% |
| Water | |
| Water 50g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2500 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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