Angel hair pasta with saffron
Published: August 2, 2023 at 2:31 PM
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Serves 2
Easy
Total time: 15 mins
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This angel hair pasta is full of flavour from saffron, sweet peas and pancetta. Ready in just 15 minutes, it makes for a quick and healthy midweek meal
Low calorie
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What is angel hair pasta?
Angel hair pasta (known as capelli d'angelo in Italy) is a long, thin noodle-shaped pasta. Similar to spaghetti, it is around a third of the length and resembles fine strings or 'hairs', hence the name.
Also check out our spaghetti recipes and more easy pasta recipes.
Ingredients
Nutrition
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olive oil
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1 clove garlic
chopped
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2 slices prosciutto
chopped
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1 pinch saffron
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250ml white wine
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2 tbsp mascarpone
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1 lemon
zested
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150g frozen peas
defrosted
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100g angel hair or vermicelli pasta
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chopped to serve basil or parsley
Nutrition: per serving
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kcal369
low
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fat9.3g
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carbs52.9g
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fibre3.9g
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protein11.7g
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salt0.36g
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Method
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step 1
In a deep, non-stick frying pan, heat a splash of olive oil and cook the garlic and prosciutto until golden. Crush the saffron in a small bowl and add 1 tbsp boiling water. Allow to sit for 1 minute and then add to the pan. Pour in the wine and season well.
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step 2
Reduce by half and then add the mascarpone, lemon and peas and heat through. Cook the pasta following the pack instructions. Drain well and add to the pan with the sauce. Serve with basil or parsley sprinkled over.
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