This dish takes only a minute to cook and will pair well with a number of foods.
Mixed Herb Angel Hair Pasta
¼ pound fresh angel hair pasta
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
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1 cup chopped fresh basil
½ cup snipped fresh chives
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Fill large saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Add pasta and stir. Boil 1 minute. (If using dried angel hair pasta, boil 3 to 4 minutes.) Drain. Place in bowl or back in saucepan and add oil and balsamic vinegar. Toss well. Add basil, chives and salt and pepper to taste. Toss again.
Yield: Serves 2.
Approximate nutritional analysis per serving: 259 calories, 19 percent of calories from fat, 5.5 grams fat (0.8 grams saturated, 3.5 grams monounsaturated), no cholesterol, 8.2 grams protein, 43.4 grams carbohydrates, 2.4 grams fiber, 4 milligrams sodium.
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