Pasta Aglio E Olio

 

Pasta Aglio E Olio

recipe from food.com

• 1 lb spaghetti, pasta (uncooked)
• 3 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
• 7 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 4 tablespoons fresh minced garlic, divided
• 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• salt and black pepper

Directions:

Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 20 mins

1. Bring about 5 quarts of water to a boil with 3 teaspoons salt; add in the spaghetti and cook only until firm-tender; drain but RESERVE 1/2 cup pasta water.
2. Start this when you are boiling the pasta; Heat about 4 tablespoons olive oil over medium-low heat in a skillet.
3. Add in 3 tablespoons garlic and about 1/2 teaspoon salt with black pepper to taste; saute stirring often until the garlic is light brown (about 6-8 minutes) remove from heat and stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, parsley, lemon juice and about 2 tablespoons of pasta cooking water; mix to combine.
4. Transfer the drained pasta to a large serving bowl; toss with remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil and the remaining reserved cooking water.
5. Add in the garlic mixture; toss well to combine.
6. Season with more black pepper and salt to taste if desired.
7. Serve immediately with grated Parmesan cheese.

Read more: http://www.food.com/recipe/pasta-with-garlic-and-oil-aglio-e-olio-159894#ixzz1ReIdfoTk

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Pasta Aglio E Olio - with garlic and oil.  So simple yet I searched high and low for the perfect recipe.  This one from food.com maybe the winner!  I enjoy the addition of the lemon juice and red pepper flakes - gives it a really nice kick.