Description
Mediterranean-inspired garlic parmesan angel hair pasta offers silky noodles tossed in a luxurious sauce. Quick weeknight comfort combines rich parmesan, roasted garlic, and delicate herbs for a meal you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226 g) angel hair pasta
- 2 cups (480 ml) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk
- ½ cup (50 g) parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 3 tbsps (45 g) butter
- 4 cloves garlic, fresh, minced
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp oregano
- ¼ tsp thyme
- ¼ tsp parsley
- ¼ tsp pepper
- parsley, fresh (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preparation: Grate Parmesan cheese and let it rest at room temperature while assembling other ingredients.
- Butter Infusion: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, creating a golden base for the garlic to develop its rich aroma.
- Garlic Sauté: Add minced garlic to the melted butter, cooking until fragrant and slightly golden, releasing its intense flavor profile.
- Liquid Foundation: Pour chicken broth and seasoning mix into the skillet, then gradually whisk in milk to create a silky, consistent sauce.
- Pasta Integration: Introduce angel hair pasta to the simmering liquid, delicately breaking or twisting noodles using kitchen tongs as they soften.
- Simmering Process: Reduce heat to low, allowing pasta to cook for 4-5 minutes while occasionally stirring to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Creamy Transformation: Fold in the remaining butter and sprinkle Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously to develop a luxurious, velvety sauce that thickens as it cools.
- Finishing Touch: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately alongside crusty garlic cheese bread for a complete culinary experience.
Notes
- Cheese Temperature Tip: Allow Parmesan to reach room temperature for smoother melting and more even sauce distribution.
- Garlic Sauté Technique: Cook minced garlic briefly to release aromatic oils without burning, creating a rich flavor base.
- Pasta Cooking Strategy: Break or twist angel hair noodles carefully to prevent clumping and ensure even cooking throughout the skillet.
- Sauce Consistency Trick: Stir continuously while adding Parmesan to create a silky, lump-free sauce that coats pasta perfectly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 490 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg