Quick Angel Hair with Basil Cream for One

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A quick and super easy pasta dish. Creamy basil, garlic and butter sauce over angel hair pasta. What could be better?

By Allrecipes Member
Updated on January 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
1
Yield:
1 serving
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 1 servings

  • 2 ounces angel hair pasta

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 3 tablespoons chopped sweet onion

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • ⅔ cup heavy cream

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil

  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the angel hair pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Once done, set aside 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta in a colander in the sink. Keep warm.

  2. While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and cook for 3 minutes, then stir in the garlic, and continue cooking until the onion has softened and turned translucent, 1 to 2 minutes more.

  3. Pour in the heavy cream, and stir in the Parmesan cheese, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 2 minutes. Dilute with the reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick for your taste. Pour the sauce over the angel hair pasta to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

1036 Calories
91g Fat
40g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Calories 1036
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 91g 116%
Saturated Fat 56g 278%
Cholesterol 300mg 100%
Sodium 722mg 31%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 15%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 20g 40%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 418mg 32%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 353mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.