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Angel Hair Pasta with Monks Beard

A bowl of pasta with tomatoes
A delicious, simple recipe using Monks Beard
Freya 2 people
4.89 from 80 votes
Prep 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch Monks Beard - or use 100g Samphire
  • 50 g Angel Hair Pasta
  • 1 Garlic - clove, large, finely chopped
  • 8 Olives - stoned, kalamata, coarsely chopped
  • 6 Cherry Tomatoes - cut in half
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Lemon - zest only
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp Parsley - chopped

Instructions

  • Boil the angel hair pasta according to the packet instructions. Drain, but deserve half a cup of the water to one side
  • Whilst the pasta is boiling, gently heat the olive oil in a frying pan
  • Add the chopped garlic and olives, and cook in the oil until softened
  • Add the cherry tomatoes, cook for another minute, then add the Monks Beard
  • Add the zest of the lemon, some salt and pepper
  • Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, along with the reserved pasta water, and gently mix.
  • Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve

Please note that where the recipe asks for milk, butter or yogurt, this refers to any plant-based version that you prefer.