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Pasta is one of those foods that just seems impossible to get right. You either make enough of the stuff to feed the entire army, or you don’t make enough to go around – isn’t that how it usually goes? Don’t fear, though. If you’ve been frantically trying to find out the answer to the question: how much angel hair pasta should I make per person?, I’ve got all the answers you’re looking for.
What is Angel Hair Pasta?
Angel hair pasta is similar to spaghetti in the sense that it is long and thin. Angel hair pasta, as the name might suggest, is thinner and finer than spaghetti, and it is considered to be more delicate. Because of this, the pasta is usually served with light, thin sauces rather than heavy sauces, such as Bolognese.
As well as spaghetti, angel hair pasta is often confused with capellini pasta, vermicelli, and a few others. For the most part, the different thin, spaghetti-like pastas can be used interchangeably with each other, although many an Italian would probably disagree! (And substituting one pasta type for another might change the end result slightly.)
How Much Angel Hair Pasta Should I Make Per Person?
If you take a peek at the packaging, you will usually find that the manufacturer or producer of the pasta will tell you how much pasta you should make per person.
Alternatively, if you are following a recipe from a book or online, you might find that the recipe instructs you on how much pasta to prepare and cook.
If both of those options prove fruitless, or you just want to double check the numbers, aim for these amounts of angel hair pasta per person:
If you are in the UK, you will want to measure out approximately 50 to 60 grams of angel hair pasta per person.
If you are in the US, you will want to measure out approximately 2 ounces of angel hair pasta per person.
Of course, some people will want more or less pasta than others. You should take this into account when making your dish.
You also have options if you accidentally make too much angel hair pasta, or you have leftovers that you don’t wish to throw away. Refrigeration and freezing, for example, will give you extra time to eat the leftovers before they turn bad.
Can You Get Angel Hair Pasta in the UK?
Yes, you absolutely can get angel hair pasta in the UK – and you can buy it from more places than you might expect, too.
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What Can I Use if I Don’t Have Angel Hair Pasta?
If you need angel hair pasta substitutions, you have many to choose from. You could look at any of the pasta types that angel hair pasta is often confused for, such as vermicelli, ‘thin’ spaghetti (also known as spaghettini), regular spaghetti, and capellini.
There are no real hard and fast rules on which type of pasta you should use in various dishes, so why not experiment with different types and see which ones stand out the most (for both good and bad reasons) for you?
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Can You Make Angel Hair Pasta From Scratch?
Just as with other types of pasta, you can make angel hair pasta in your own kitchen, from scratch. There are plenty of recipes you can follow on the internet, but here are a few that I’ve found the easiest to follow:
- Angel Hair Pasta From Scratch – Sweet and Savory Meals
- Fresh Angel Hair Pasta – CD Kitchen