Angel Hair Pasta in Garlic Sauce

Fragrant, golden garlic, fresh chopped parsley and grated Parmesan coat thin strands of angel hair pasta. Heavenly. MORE+ LESS-

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

May 9, 2005

Ingredients

package (16 ounces) capellini (angel hair) pasta

1/4

cup olive or vegetable oil

1/4

cup chopped fresh parsley

garlic cloves, finely chopped

1/2

cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Freshly ground pepper

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Cook pasta as directed on package.
2

While pasta is cooking, heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat.
3

Cook parsley and garlic in oil, stirring frequently, until garlic is golden. Drain pasta; mix with garlic mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve with pepper.

Angel hair pasta--or capellini--is one of the thinnest spaghetti noodles. Legend has it that Parmesan cheese clings to this pasta like gold clings to angels' hair.
Keep leftovers to a minimum by cutting the recipe in half and serving in smaller portions.