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Angel Hair Pasta with Monks Beard

A bowl of pasta with tomatoes
A delicious, simple recipe using Monks Beard
Freya
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.

Nutrition Facts
Angel Hair Pasta with Monks Beard
Amount per Serving
Calories
267
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
17
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
12
g
Sodium
 
258
mg
11
%
Potassium
 
255
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
 
27
g
9
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
 
328
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
 
41
mg
50
%
Calcium
 
36
mg
4
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.