• Creamy Garlic Angel Hair Pasta

    From Sean Dennis@618:618/1 to All on Tue Jul 29 15:16:02 2025
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    Title: Creamy Garlic Angel Hair Pasta
    Categories: Appetizers, Pasta, Garlic
    Yield: 4 Servings

    1/2 c Butter or Margarine;
    -Softened
    8 oz Cream Cheese; Softened
    1/4 c Fresh parsley; Chopped
    1 ts Dried Basil
    1/4 ts Salt
    1/2 ts Pepper
    8 oz Angel Hair Pasta; (Or Thin
    -Spaghetti)
    1 Clove Garlic; Peeled and
    -Crushed
    1/2 c Butter or Margarine
    1/2 c Parmesan Cheese; Freshly
    -Grated
    2/3 c Water; boiling
    1/2 c Parmesan Cheese; Freshly
    -Grated

    Today's recipe is a simple pasta side dish that makes a perfect
    replacement for what would be a ho-hum serving of mashed potatoes.
    The flavor creamy garlic flavor complements most chicken and beef
    main courses and only takes about 20-minutes to prepare!

    Sample this serving tonight as we continue offering you our series of
    Pasta Greats from The Cook an Kitchen Staff at Recipe-a-Day!

    In a small mixing bowl beat 1/2 cup soft butter or margarine and cream
    cheese together until well blended. Stir in parsley, basil, salt and
    pepper. Set aside.

    Cook pasta in plenty of boiling water until al dente. Drain and
    return to cooking pot. Cook garlic slowly in the second 1/2 cup
    butter or margarine for about 2-minutes, while the pasta is cooking.
    Add to the cooked pasta and toss together with 2 forks over low heat
    until very hot. Remove from heat and add 1/2 cup parmesan cheese,
    then toss again. Turn mixture out onto a serving plate and keep hot.

    Add boiling water to cream cheese mixture and blend well. Pour over
    pasta and sprinkle with the additional 1/2 cup parmesan cheese. Serve
    immediately.

    Posted to dailyrecipe@recipe-a-day.com by The Cook & Kitchen Staff
    <dailyrecipe-owner@recipe-a-day.com> on Apr 20, 1998

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