Equipment
- 1 Stock Pot
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Spaghetti
- 8 Cloves Garlic sliced
- ½ C Olive Oil extra virgin
- ½ C Pasta Water as needed
- ½ tsp Crushed Red Pepper optional
- ¼ C Parmesan Cheese fresh grated
- 2 Tbsp Parsley garnish optional
Instructions
- Begin by heavily salting boiling water in a large stock pot.
- Add 1 lb. Spaghetti and cook per package directions.1 lb. Spaghetti
- While the pasta cooks, heat 1/2 C Olive Oil on medium heat in medium sauté Pan1/2 C Olive Oil
- Add sliced 8 Cloves Garlic and stir being sure not to burn the garlic. After about a minute add in the 1/2 tsp Crushed Red Pepper.8 Cloves Garlic, 1/2 tsp Crushed Red Pepper
- As the garlic begins to turn golden but not browned, add in the pasta straight from the stock pot.1/2 C Pasta Water
- Toss the pasta in the olive oil garlic mixture and add in 1/2 C Pasta Water a little bit at a time until it thickens into a sauce. If too dry add in a bit more pasta water. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Plate immediately and garnish with freshly grated 1/4 C Parmesan Cheese and 2 Tbsp Parsley.1/4 C Parmesan Cheese, 2 Tbsp Parsley
Nutrition
Calories: 694kcal | Carbohydrates: 87g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 115mg | Potassium: 299mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 292IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 2mg