Indulge in a culinary journey to the coastal regions of Italy with our delectable Angel Hair Pasta with Clams, Tomatoes, Basil, and Parsley. This classic seafood pasta dish combines the freshest clams, succulent tomatoes, aromatic herbs, and delicate angel hair pasta to create a symphony of flavors. Dive into the depths of this seafood extravaganza as we guide you through each step of this culinary masterpiece, ensuring a delightful and memorable dining experience. This comprehensive guide will take you on a culinary odyssey, exploring variations of this timeless dish, including a vegetarian alternative and a spicy rendition that will tantalize your taste buds. Embark on this culinary adventure and discover the secrets to crafting the perfect Angel Hair Pasta that will leave you craving for more.
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FRESH TOMATO, BASIL, AND GARLIC SAUCE OVER ANGEL HAIR PASTA
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 48m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and prepare an ice water bath. Cut a small "x" on the bottom of each tomato. In batches, place the tomatoes in the boiling water and blanch them for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until the skins are easy to peel away. Remove and immediately plunge into the ice bath. Peel the tomatoes and halve horizontally. Squeeze out the seeds, using your fingers to get them all. Roughly chop the peeled and seeded tomatoes. Set aside. (You can also use whole peeled canned tomatoes. Simply drain them, seed, and roughly chop).
- Heat a large saute pan over medium high heat. Add the olive oil and heat. When the oil is hot, add the onions and garlic and saute for 2 minutes. Add the thyme leaves, oregano sprig, and chili flakes and saute until the garlic begins to turn golden brown. Add the tomatoes and the sugar and stir well. Lower the heat and cook slowly until the mixture is fairly dry, about 15 minutes.
- Cook the angel hair pasta in boiling, salted water until al dente. Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Add the Parmesan and basil and toss well. Place in a large pasta bowl and garnish with Parmesan and basil sprigs.
ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH BASIL & TOMATOES
Fresh basil and garlic bring out the Italian flavors in this simple quick-cooking dish. This makes 3 1-cup servings. Recipe is from Land O Lakes. Your favorite pasta can be substituted for the angel hair.
Provided by CookingONTheSide
Categories Vegetable
Time 17m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Drain and keep warm.
- Meanwhile, spray 10-inch nonstick skillet with no-stick cooking spray; add garlic.
- Cook over medium heat 1 minute.
- Add tomatoes and basil.
- Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until heated through (1 to 2 minutes).
- Toss together hot pasta, tomato mixture and light butter in large serving bowl. Sprinkle with cheese.
CLAMS WITH ANGEL HAIR PASTA
This dish started out as an easy quick meal for myself. But it is really good. Don't be shy with the pepper and you'll love the results.
Provided by Paul Elliott
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 15m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Coarsely chop onion Coarsely dice tomato.
- Crush garlic.
- Heat olive oil in large frying pan on medium high heat.
- Add garlic to pan and brown for about 30 seconds.
- Add onion and fry about 2 minutes.
- Add tomato and fry about 2 minutes.
- Add clams with juice.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Let mixture bubble until reduced by half (about 3-4 minutes).
- Serve over angel hair pasta.
ANGEL HAIR WITH FRESH TOMATO SAUCE
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Put the tomatoes in a large bowl. Heat the olive oil and garlic in a small saucepan over medium heat until the garlic is translucent, but not at all browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the crushed red pepper flakes, then pour the garlic oil over the tomatoes. Add 1 teaspoon salt and toss to coat.
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Transfer the pasta directly from the boiling water to the bowl with the tomatoes using a pasta fork or tongs. Sprinkle in the Parmesan and some of the basil and toss to coat; let stand 5 minutes so that the sauce absorbs slightly. Top with the remaining basil and a little additional olive oil and serve with additional Parmesan.
ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH CLAMS
Steps:
- For the toasted breadcrumbs: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cut the baguette into large cubes. Add to a food processor and pulse until processed into crumbs. Spread the crumbs out on a baking sheet and toss with some olive oil, salt and pepper. Transfer to the oven and toast until golden brown, stirring as needed to evenly brown, 5 to 10 minutes.
- For the clams: Add the clams, 2 tablespoons of the chopped Calabrian chiles, garlic, onion, two of the thyme sprigs, white wine, 1 cup water and some kosher salt to a saucepan. Cover with a lid, bring to a boil, and cook just until the clams open, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove the clams from the broth with tongs and allow to cool. Reserve the clam broth. Discard any clams that haven't opened. Once the clams have cooled, remove from shells and chop. Set aside.
- For the sauce: To a large high-sided saute pan, add the butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil and allow the butter to melt. Once melted, add the remaining 2 tablespoons chopped Calabrian chilies and the remaining 2 thyme sprigs, along with a ladleful or two of the clam broth. Bring to a boil. Add a touch of cream and the chopped clams, stirring until just combined. Remove the thyme sprigs. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, along with more broth if needed, and toss.
- Serve in a bowl, garnished with chopped parsley and toasted breadcrumbs.
ANGEL HAIR PASTA CLAMS. TOMATOES, BASIL AND PARSLE
Steps:
- Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain. Pour olive oil into a skillet. Lightly saute garlic. Add parsley, basil, tomatoesc and chopped or minced clams, juice from clams and bottled clam juice to skillet. Cook for 3 minutes. Add hot pasta to skillet; toss well. Toss with Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.
ANGEL HAIR WITH CRUSHED TOMATOES AND BASIL
Steps:
- 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and generously salt it.
- 2. Cut a slit in the stem end of each tomato. Gently lower the tomatoes into the boiling water. Boil until the skin peels back from the slits, about 30 seconds. With a slotted spoon, transfer to a large bowl. Keep the water boiling.
- 3. While the tomatoes cool, on a cutting board, finely mince the garlic with the sugar into a paste. Peel off and discard the tomato skins, then transfer the tomatoes to a large bowl. With your hands, crush the tomatoes until chunky. Add the garlic-sugar paste and oil and crush the tomatoes into fine bits.
- 4. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until just al dente. Drain and transfer to the tomato sauce. Toss well. Tear the basil leaves into the bowl, season to taste with salt and pepper, and toss again.
- 5. Wipe up any oil drips or tomato sauce splatters from the counter with Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes*.
- *Use as directed. For surfaces that may come in contact with food, a potable water rinse is required.
TOMATO-GARLIC ANGEL HAIR
This light olive oil and Parmesan cheese-based sauce is so fresh tasting. But fresh basil is the key ingredient in this pasta dish.-Salvatore Bertolinio, Indiana, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Rinse and drain pasta; add to tomato mixture and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 92mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH CLAMS
From Cooking Light. Per serving: 310 calories, 3.8 g fat, 19.6 g protien, 47 g carb, 47 mg cholesterol.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories High Protein
Time 27m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook pasta by following the package directions (may omit salt and fat); drain.
- While pasta is cooking, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add in garlic; stir/saute 2 minutes.
- Drain clams, reserving liquid.
- Add clam liquid to skillet; simmer 5 minutes.
- Add in clams; simmer 5 minutes.
- Combine drained pasta and clam mixture in a serving bowl; toss gently.
- Sprinkle with cheese and pepper; serve immediately.
STEAMED CLAMS AND TOMATOES WITH ANGEL HAIR PASTA
This is a recipe from Cooking Light. I haven't tried it yet but the ingredients sound wonderful. Add some crusty bread and a glass of vino and you're all set!
Provided by RedVinoGirl
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pasta per directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and keep warm.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skilled over medium-high heat.
- Add tomato, garlic, and pepper to pan; saute 1 minute.
- Stir in wine and juice; bring to a boil.
- Add clams. Cover and cook 7 minutes or until shells open. Discard any unopened shells.
- Remove clams from pan with slotted spoon; add butter to pan, stirring until butter melts.
- Place 1 cup pasta in each of 4 shallow bowls; top each serving with 6 clams, 1/2 cup broth, and 1 teaspoon parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 596.6, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 37.2, Sodium 285.9, Carbohydrate 96.4, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 5.3, Protein 26.9
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish. Look for plump, juicy clams, ripe tomatoes, and fresh herbs.
- Don't overcook the clams. Overcooked clams become tough and chewy. Cook them just until they open, about 2-3 minutes.
- Use a good quality white wine. The wine will add flavor to the sauce, so choose one that you enjoy drinking.
- Don't be afraid to adjust the recipe to your taste. If you like more garlic, add more garlic. If you like more heat, add more red pepper flakes. Make the recipe your own!
Conclusion:
This angel hair pasta with clams, tomatoes, basil, and parsley is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of flavors is simply divine, and the fresh herbs really brighten up the dish. If you are looking for a seafood pasta dish that is both flavorful and easy to make, then this is the recipe for you.
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