Angel Hair pasta, also known as capellini, or "fine hair," is the perfect choice when you want to pair a light, refined sauce with a delicate cut of thin pasta. Lovers of thin spaghetti rejoice!
Total Time
30min
4.4
7 Ratings
Author: Barilla
Servings:
8
Ingredients
•
1
jar
(6.5 oz)
Basil Pesto
•
1
box
(16 oz)
Angel Hair Pasta
•
12
oz
Large Shrimp
•
2/3
cup
Chicken Broth
•
2
cups
Frozen Green Peas
•
1
Medium
Yellow Bell Pepper
, chopped
•
1/4
tsp
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
•
1/4
cup
Shaved
Asiago Cheese
•
to taste
Salt
Cooking Instructions
1.
Peel and devein Large Shrimp (12 oz). Rinse, and pat dry with paper towels.
2.
In a large pot bring 4-6 quarts of water to a rolling boil. Add Salt (to taste) and pasta; stir gently.
3.
Cook Angel Hair Pasta (1 box) according to package directions; remove from heat and drain well.
4.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet bring Chicken Broth (2/3 cup) to a simmer, stir in shrimp, Frozen Green Peas (2 cups), and Yellow Bell Pepper (1) and simmer until shrimp are opaque and pepper is tender (about 3 minutes).
5.
Add Basil Pesto (1 jar) and heat through. Add pasta; stir gently to combine.
6.
Serve topped with Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (1/4 tsp), additional pesto, and Asiago Cheese (1/4 cup).
Author's Notes
Customize it: Instead of shrimp try thinly sliced precooked chicken; try chickpeas instead of peas, or add broccoli or snap peas to the mix.
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
370
FAT
10.3 g
PROTEIN
21.3 g
CARBS
49.5 g
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