12 Irresistible Angel Hair Pasta Recipes That Keep Things Light and Delicious
Angel hair pasta is the unsung hero of quick, elegant meals — thin, tender, and perfect for soaking up bold flavors without weighing you down. These 12 recipes strike the perfect balance between light and satisfying, making them ideal for busy weeknights, warm weather dinners, or whenever you’re craving something fresh. From zesty lemon garlic to veggie-packed creations, these dishes prove that pasta doesn’t have to be heavy to be delicious. Get ready to fall in love with angel hair all over again.
Shrimp Scampi in the Instant Pot
The ever elegant restaurant entree that you love to order just became so much easier to make at home! This recipe for Instant Pot Shrimp Scampi cooks in– get this– 3 minutes! This is a one pot meal that you’ll love to serve up, either for a quick meal for yourself or to impress at a dinner party!
Slow Cooker Angel Chicken
Take the guesswork out of what to cook on that busy weeknight with this Slow Cooker Angel Chicken recipe. This delicious dish packs all the flavors of chicken and cheese with an Italian undertone. This is sure to be one of your new favorite crock pot recipes.
One Pot Tomato Basil Pasta
One Pot Tomato Basil Pasta is a light pasta dish of Angel Hair Pasta, chicken chunks, tomatoes, basil all covered in a creamy garlic parmesan sauce. This Pasta dish is healthy, satisfying and filling.
Italian fish soup with angel hair pasta
Based on a traditional fish soup from the Italian riviera in Liguria, this recipe is more like a fish broth. This means it’s quite easy to make and low budget because you can use cheaper types of fish. The broth is served with fried angel hair pasta, fresh parsley, lemon juice and sautéed prawns! This Italian fish soup is delicious, nutritious, and so tasty!
Garlic Parmesan Angel Hair Pasta
My easy garlic Parmesan angel hair pasta recipe is rich, buttery, and the ultimate dinner for any garlic lover! Sauteed garlic in a creamy Parmesan sauce coats delicate angel hair pasta and makes a rich comfort food your whole family will enjoy!
White Wine Shrimp Pasta
Shrimp pasta with white wine sauce is a light, flavorful meal that’s perfect for summer. Tender shrimp is simmered in a silky white wine sauce that bursts with the flavors of rich butter and tangy lemon. It’s not only delicious but takes just 15 minutes from start to finish. Get ready for a meal that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!
Sesame Noodle Salad
This Sesame Noodle Salad is refreshingly light and packed with fresh crunchy rainbow veggies. The flavorful sesame dressing is so good you will want to lick the bowl! Serve this as a yummy side with dinner or enjoy as a main (and you can add some protein if you desire!)
Crack Chicken Noodle Soup
Crack Chicken Noodle Soup is a one-pot meal full of tender chicken, smoky bacon, and veggies in a creamy broth. It’s the best chicken soup around!
Hoisin-Glazed Mini Meatloaf “Muffins” Over Asian Noodles and Vegetables
You’ll absolutely love this delicious, family-favorite meatloaf recipe! Fast-baking mini meatloaves are served over Asian noodles and vegetables for a meal-in-one that’s perfect for busy weeknights (especially since we have plenty of easy, make-ahead tips!).
Alfredo with Chicken and Broccoli
A great family friendly dish to use up leftovers and get veggies into those picky little ones!
Whole Wheat Angel Hair with Pancetta and Broccolini
Whole wheat angel hair with pancetta is a simple and tasty dinner. This pasta dish is elevated with salty pancetta, broccolini, and plenty of fresh lemon.
Spicy Instant Pot Shrimp Scampi with Lemon, Tomatoes, and Arugula
This Spicy Instant Pot Shrimp Scampi with Lemon, Tomatoes, and Arugula is ready in less than 30 minutes and is the perfect meal to jazz up your weeknights.
