Pasta with Olive Oil And Garlic

Submitted by Pat McCardle

"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."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 6-8 cups
• Serves: 3-4

ingredients

• 1 lb spaghetti (good quality)
• 1⁄2 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

[Sandy Piche]

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

 

[A.M. Collins]

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

 

[JMargey]

I love this, always add a little chili garlic sauce or sriracha for a bite!!

 

[grammyten]

I made this as a side dish several times the my family loves it! I aslo added 1/3 cup parmesan cheese.

 

[Devin71]

Wonderful, I did add the parm cheese and fresh tomatoes. I think that next time we will add some chicken.