Buttery Spinach Angel Hair Pasta Recipes

BUTTERY SPINACH ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside, reserving some of the pasta water.
• In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Saute the garlic and red pepper flakes until golden, about 3 minutes. Add the lemon juice and stir. Turn the heat off.
• Add the pasta and pasta water to the pan. Toss to coat. Stir in the spinach and salt. Taste and reseason to taste.
• Serve hot with additional butter if desired.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH SPINACH

Steps:

• Saute pine nuts in olive oil until golden. Remove nuts and set aside. In same oil, saute garlic and red pepper for 3 minutes; set aside. Cook pasta per pkg directions until tender and drain. Reheat oil containing garlic and pepper; add spinach and saute until wilted (about 3 minutes.) Stir in butter. In large bowl, toss pasta, spinach, pine nuts and cheese. Add salt and pepper and serve.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH SAUSAGE & SPINACH

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook the sausage, onion and garlic in oil over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add broth; bring to a boil. Add pasta; cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently., Gradually add spinach. Cook and stir until pasta is tender and spinach is wilted, 2-3 minutes. In a small bowl, combine the flour, pepper and cream until smooth; gradually stir into pasta mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes.

SPINACH WITH ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• In 10-inch non stick skillet heat oil. add garlic; cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until softened, about 30 seconds.
• Add spinach; cook, tossing gently until wilted, 2-3 minutes.
• Sprinkle spinach with lemon juice, then add pasta. Cook, tossing mixture, until heated through, 1-2 minutes.

BUTTERY ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH PARMESAN CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
• Drain. (I also rinse).
• Combine cooked pasta, cheese, and butter. Toss well.