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Creamy Angel Hair Pasta Recipe

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This easy creamy angel hair pasta recipe is a quick and delicious side dish that can become a family favorite. With a rich, flavorful sauce made from butter, garlic, Italian herbs, heavy cream, and freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano, it takes less than 30 minutes to prepare and is perfect for any weeknight meal.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 8 oz angel hair dry pasta

Sauce

  • 3 tbsp salted butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 tsp Italian herb seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp chicken Better Than Bouillon
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmigiano Reggiano, freshly grated
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Pinch of pepper

Optional

  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Boil Pasta Water: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a few pinches of salt to season the water.
  2. Cook Garlic and Herbs: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the minced garlic and Italian herb seasoning, cooking for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add Cream and Seasonings: Stir in the heavy cream, chicken Better Than Bouillon, salt, and pepper. Increase heat to medium and stir until steam begins to form.
  4. Incorporate Cheese and Thicken Sauce: Add the freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano and stir continuously until the sauce thickens. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue stirring for an additional 5 minutes until the sauce thickens further.
  5. Cook Pasta: Add angel hair pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente, following package instructions carefully. Before draining, reserve 1/4 cup of starchy pasta water.
  6. Add Milk to Sauce: Gradually add milk to the sauce in 1/4 cup increments over low heat, stirring constantly to thin the sauce to the desired consistency.
  7. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Drain the pasta and immediately toss it into the sauce, coating the noodles evenly.

Notes

  • Timing: Coordinate cooking so the pasta finishes cooking just as you complete the sauce preparation.
  • Pasta Water: Use reserved starchy pasta water to adjust sauce thickness if needed.
  • Cheese: For best flavor and texture, always use freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.

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