Looking for a unique, comforting, and traditional Italian meal? Today we are making Lettuce Pasta! This light yet deeply satisfying dish features sweet sautéed tomatoes, tender Romaine lettuce, and delicate angel hair pasta. It is the perfect quick weeknight dinner that feels like a warm hug in a bowl.

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Lettuce Pasta

A light, comforting, and traditional Italian dish featuring sweet sautéed tomatoes, tender Romaine lettuce, and delicate angel hair pasta. Top with your favorite grated cheese for the perfect finishing touch.

• Prep time: 10 minutes
• Cook time: 15 minutes
• Yields: 4–6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 lb. Angel hair pasta
• 1 head Romaine lettuce, chopped
• 7 On-the-vine tomatoes, quartered
• 1 small Onion, finely chopped
• 1 Shallot, finely chopped
• 4–5 cups Water (for cooking the lettuce)
• A dash Black pepper
• A pinch Salt
• To taste Olive oil (for sautéing)
• Optional: Grated cheese for serving (like Parmigiano-Reggiano or Pecorino Romano)

Instructions

1. Sauté the Aromatics & Tomatoes
2. In a small pot, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add the chopped onion and shallot and sauté until soft and translucent.
4. Stir in the quartered tomatoes and a dash of pepper. Let it simmer gently until the tomatoes break down into a rustic sauce, then remove from heat.
5. Cook the Lettuce
6. In a large pot, bring 4–5 cups of water to a boil.
7. Add the chopped Romaine lettuce to the boiling water and cook for 7 minutes until tender.
8. Stir in a pinch of salt, then drain the lettuce completely and set it aside.
9. Boil the Pasta
10. Bring a fresh pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
11. Add the angel hair pasta and cook for exactly 4 minutes (or until al dente).
12. Drain the pasta.
13. Combine & Serve
14. In your serving bowl or large pot, toss the cooked angel hair pasta with the tender drained lettuce.
15. Pour the sautéed onion, shallot, and tomato mixture over the top.
16. Toss everything gently to combine.
17. Serve warm, and top with grated cheese if desired.

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