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Delicious Angel Hair Pasta

A light, garlicky angel hair pasta tossed with olive oil, chili, oregano, and fresh parsley.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large frying pan
  • fine mesh sieve or strainer
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Wooden spoon or tongs

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ounces angel hair pasta
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic sliced
  • 1 dried chili chopped, or 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • Parmesan cheese grated, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then add the angel hair pasta and cook according to package instructions (about 4–5 minutes) until al dente.
  • While the pasta cooks, heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
  • Add the sliced garlic to the pan and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring, until fragrant but not browned.
  • Stir in the chopped dried chili (or 1/4 tsp chili flakes) and the dried oregano, mixing to combine with the garlic oil.
  • Before draining, reserve 3 tablespoons of the pasta cooking water in a small bowl or mug, then drain the pasta in a fine-mesh sieve or strainer.
  • Add the drained pasta to the frying pan with 1 tablespoon of the reserved cooking water and toss or stir to coat the pasta in the garlic-chili oil.
  • Add additional reserved pasta water as needed to create a thick, glossy sauce that coats the pasta.
  • Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, then stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
  • Divide the pasta among plates and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Notes

  • Use high-quality olive oil for best flavor.
  • Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
  • Do not let the garlic brown to avoid bitterness.