Pasta with Olive Oil And Garlic

Pat McCardle's Note:

This is a fast & economical dish. It is very good. Even when my children & grandchildren were small, they all loved it!! It's an Italian dish that has been around for a very long time.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 0 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 3-4

Yield: 6.0 cups

• 1 lb spaghetti (good quality)
• ½ cup olive oil
• 3 -4 cloves garlic (depending on size of cloves)
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley or 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• salt and pepper
• water
• water

Directions:

1. Bring a large pot of water to a brisk boil.
2. Add salt.
3. Add the spaghetti, following directions on the box.
4. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a small pan.
5. Slice the garlic thinly and add it to the oil.
6. remove the pan from the heat when the garlic turns a pale golden color (do not brown the garlic).
7. Add the parsley, salt and pepper.
8. Reserve 1/2-3/4 cup pasta water.
9. Drain pasta & stir in the oil.
10. Add the water if you think the mixture is too dry.

Reviews

[A.M. Collins]

This is very good. I added some parmesan and tabasco to taste.

[Sandy Piche]

what a great recipe. I can use it as a main dish or as a side dish with breaded cutlets.

[Lil' Miss Nikki]

Very simple but yummy dinner. For us, this makes about 6 servings, not 3. I also used whole wheat pasta. Nice change for a meatless dinner.