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30 Best Pasta Side Dishes

These pasta side dishes are just what you need for a tasty dinner.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time12 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: pasta
Servings: 4
Author: Heather Seeley

Ingredients

  • 1 lb angel hair pasta
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 3/4 cup grated parmesan
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a teaspoon of salt.
  • Add in dried pasta and boil according to package directions.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Stir in crushed red pepper flakes and garlic. Stir for 1 minute.
  • Carefully pour in 1 cup of the pasta water into the skillet. Stir in cooked pasta and then toss with grated parmesan. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 621kcal | Carbohydrates: 87g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 921mg | Potassium: 296mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 236IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 192mg | Iron: 2mg