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

Spaghetti

3 cloves

Garlic (minced)

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