Spaghetti With Oil And Garlic
Serves: 4
Presley Zulauf
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
56
Spice
43
Sweetness
43
Sourness
46
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.6
Difficulty
Ingredients:
450 g
Spaghetti3 cloves
Garlic (minced)1 cup
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil2 tbsps
Parsley (chopped flat-leaf)Directions:
1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat and then salt the water generously
2
Add the spaghetti and stir occasionally to prevent the pasta clumping together
3
Boil the pasta until it is tender but not mushy -- al dente, about 8 minutes
4
While the pasta cooks, combine the garlic, olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a large skillet and warm over low heat, stirring occasionally until the garlic softens and turns golden
5
Drain the pasta in a colander, reserving about a 1/4 cup of the cooking water
6
Add the pasta and the reserved water to the garlic mixture
7
Mix well
8
Add the parsley, taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper
9
Transfer to a large serving bowl or divide among warm bowls
10
Serve topped with the cheese, if desired