Easy 5-Ingredient Capellini: Flavorful Pasta in 20 Minutes
Description
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When you’re too tired or budget-conscious to cook, this five-ingredient capellini is your go-to. In just 20 minutes, you’ll have a flavorful pasta dish using simple staples: lemon, Parmesan, crushed red pepper, and garlic. Capellini, similar but slightly thicker than angel hair, pairs perfectly with a creamy sauce made from pasta water that combines with lemon juice and Parmesan. This quick and easy recipe ensures a delicious meal without breaking the bank or your back!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Bring a big pot of water, seasoned generously with salt, to a rolling boil. Add 8 ounces of dried capellini or angel hair pasta and cook according to the package directions until al dente, about 3 to 4 minutes. Thinly slice 2 garlic cloves, grate 3 ounces of Parmesan cheese, and zest and juice 1 large lemon.
- Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining the pasta.
- Return the pot to medium heat, add 1/4 cup olive oil, and heat until shimmering. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant. Reduce heat to low, add the drained pasta, and gently toss to coat with the oil.
- Mix in 1/2 cup of reserved pasta water, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Toss gently until well combined. If the pasta appears dry, add additional pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Toss to combine. Serve with extra grated Parmesan and red pepper flakes, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 424kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 19.8g31%
- Saturated Fat 5.2g26%
- Sodium 277.8mg12%
- Total Carbohydrate 46.1g16%
- Dietary Fiber 2.6g11%
- Sugars 2.2g
- Protein 15.4g31%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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