Best Angel Hair With Walnuts Recipes

FIERY ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the angel hair pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.
• Stir the oil, parsley, lemon juice and lemon peel in a large serving bowl. Add the cooked pasta and toss with enough reserved pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time, to moisten. Season the pasta with salt and red pepper flakes, to taste. Sprinkle grated lemon peel over pasta for extra flavor and texture. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and serve.
• Combine the oil and crushed red pepper flakes in a heavy small saucepan. Cook over low heat until a thermometer inserted into the oil registers 180 degrees F, about 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat. Cool to room temperature, about 2 hours. Transfer the oil and pepper flakes to a 4-ounce bottle. Seal the lid. Refrigerate up to 1 month.
• Yield: 2 cups
• Prep Time: 2 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 minutes
• Inactive Prep Time: 2 hours

ANGEL HAIR WITH OLIVES AND BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• For a one pot meal: First, toast the walnuts in the bottom of a large heavy pot over medium heat for about 5 minutes, tossing occasionally. Remove to a cutting board.
• Add water to the pot for the pasta and bring to a boil. Before adding the pasta, steam the Brussels sprouts over the boiling water (put in a metal strainer on top of the pot and cover) for 3 minutes. Set aside the Brussels sprouts.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
• Rinse the pot. Turn up the heat to medium-high. Add 1 T olive oil and a pinch of the salt and saute the onion until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the Brussels sprouts to the pan. The Brussels sprouts should touch the bottom of the pan in order to be seared. Cook for about 5 minutes until sprouts are seared on at least one side.
• Add garlic and other seasonings and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add the olives, the remaining salt, 1/2 cup of the broth, and vinegar. Mix well. Add pasta and toss. Add more broth if needed. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed. Top with walnuts and serve.

LEMON ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH SPINACH AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• 1. Cook pasta according to directions on box and strain. Keep warm.
• 2. While pasta is cooking, heat 2 tbs. oil in large skillet over medium heat; add garlic and saute 3 minutes.
• 3. Add spinach and cook until it wilts.
• 4. Season with salt and pepper.
• 5. Add the nuts and pasta to the skillet of garlic and spinach and toss.
• 6. Remove from heat and add cheese, lemon juice and remaining oil.
• 7. Serve and enjoy!