Angel Hair Pasta with Fried Chili Flakes, Lemon and Arugula

Name: Angel Hair Pasta with Fried Chili Flakes, Lemon and Arugula
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 454 grams angel hair pasta; 1 liters lightly packed wild arugula (Israeli if possible); 1 teaspoon dried red pepper chili flakes; 3 cloves garlic, slivered; 6 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 lemon, zested and juiced; 118 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons; 473 milliliters panko bread crumbs; 118 milliliters grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Angel Hair Pasta with Fried Chili Flakes, Lemon and Arugula

Angel Hair Pasta with Fried Chili Flakes, Lemon and Arugula might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 17% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 6 servings with 560 calories, 16g of protein, and 23g of fat each. A mixture of kosher salt and pepper, lemon zest, olive oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. It is perfect for The Super Bowl.

Instructions

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In a dry skillet over low heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the panko bread crumbs and toast until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Put into a bowl and set aside.

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Set the skillet pan back over medium heat and add the remaining 1/2 cup of olive oil, the garlic and the red pepper flakes.

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Red Pepper Flakes

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Garlic

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Saute for 2 to 3 minutes to infuse the oil and cook the garlic. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

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Salt And Pepper

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Cooking Oil

Add the lemon zest and remove from the heat.

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In a large pot of well-salted boiling water, over medium heat, add the angel hair pasta and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.

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Angel Hair Pasta

Water

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Drain and add to a large mixing bowl. While still warm, toss in the arugula, the infused oil, the bread crumbs and the cheese. Using tongs gently fold everything together and transfer to a large serving bowl or platter to serve. If desired, serve with braised braciole.

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