Quick pasta for one

Submitted by Samuel Holden

"yes...I'm a garlic fan... this is pasta, oil and garlic, very simple, very tasty... try it :)"

 

• Ready In: 18mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 1

ingredients

• pasta, for one
• 1⁄2 head garlic
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 pinch salt

directions

1. Cook your pasta in the usual way.
2. The amount depends on how hungry you are.
3. In a small heavy pan (or very carefully in a light one) heat the oil with the garlic the black pepper and the salt.
4. "fry"the garlic until it has gone very slightly golden.
5. Turn off the heat and let it stand until the pasta is cooked.
6. Mix the pasta with the oil and garlic and enjoy.

Reviews

[MizzNezz]

I doubled this and used regular ole spaghetti. It was wonderful! I used 2 T minced garlic from a jar, and added 1 t red pepper flakes. So easy to make--So good to eat! Thanks Samuel!

 

[Dbranch11]

I grew up with a similar recipe...but my mom always added fresh or dried basil to the garlic oil just before tossing with the spaghetti. It's really a winner! We call it garlic spaghetti, a good side to serve with steak.

 

[jaysimonelli]

I adore garlic (can never have too much)!. To simplify (and since I always have it on hand) I used two teaspoons of already miced garlic and a sprinkling of oregano.

 

[Junebug]

This is one delicious, quick and easy dish which uses ingredients I always keep on hand. I used some angel hair pasta and 3 teaspoons refrigerated garlic. Right before serving I tossed in some chopped roma tomatoes and topped with some grated parmesan cheese! Wonderful! Thank you Samuel Holden for sharing this recipe!

 

[Is This Really Nece]

The classic "aglio e olio" sauce... However, I personally like it better with some cherry tomatoes and chopped parsley thrown in at the last minute. Tip for people who love spicy: put in some crushed, died chillies together with the garlic.