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Bowl of angel hair pasta, pesto and chili salsa.

Angel Hair Pasta, Pesto, and Chili salsa

 Angel Hair Pasta, Pesto, and Chili salsa is quick, easy, and delicious.  This one bowl meal is perfect when you’re in a hurry.

Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword angel hair pasta, basil pesto, chili salsa, Italian, Mexican, one bowl, pesto sauce
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 490 kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 oz. angel hair pasta
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil pesto
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh chili salsa

Instructions

  1. Fill a 2-quart saucepan with warm water, leaving enough room for the pasta. Place over high heat and bring to a boil. 

    Slowly stir in the 1 teaspoon salt and gently add the Angel Hair Pasta.

  2. Stir frequently to keep the pasta from sticking together. Cook and stir for 5 minutes. Drain when done and return to the saucepan.

  3.  Add the 2 Tablespoons fresh basil pesto and 1 teaspoon olive oil. Quickly stir together until well blended.

  4. Place the pasta in a bowl and add the 1/4 cup fresh chili salsa on top.

  5. Serve.

    The amounts of pesto and fresh salsa are very flexible. Add more pesto and/or fresh salsa if you like. 

Recipe Notes

If you would like to make your own fresh basil pesto, please check our recipe for Fresh Basil Pesto with Walnuts located here.