Celebrate National Pasta Month this October with this healthy, spicy recipe. Angel hair, the second most popular pasta after spaghetti, is a delicate variety that is best when paired with lightly-structured sauces or seafood.
Recipe courtesy of Dreamfields® Pasta, created by nationally-acclaimed Chef Jim Coleman.
Nutrition information (1/4 of recipe): 461 calories; 33 g protein; 18 g digestible carbohydrates*; 13 g total fat; 2 g saturated fat; 225 mg cholesterol; 776 mg sodium; 6 g total dietary fiber.
NOTE: If traditional pasta is used in this recipe there is a total of 48 g carbohydrate.
Follow these pasta cooking tips courtesy of Dreamfields:
⋅ Use a large pot and plenty of water. For every pound of pasta, use at least 4 quarts of water.
⋅ Bring water to a full boil before adding pasta. Add salt, if desired.
⋅ Add pasta to boiling water gradually to prevent a boil-over, and stir gently.
⋅ Cook uncovered at a constant boil, stirring occasionally.
⋅ Test 2 minutes before recommended cook times on package to check for preferred tenderness. For best eating, pasta should be tender but still firm to the bite.
⋅ Drain well before adding sauces or other ingredients.