Death by Garlic Spaghetti
Death by Garlic Spaghetti
Ingredients
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 2 garlic, whole heads, peeled and minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated, plus more for serving
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- as needed salt
- as needed black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve 1 1/2 cups of the pasta water. Drain the spaghetti and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
While the pasta is cooking, peel and mince the two whole heads of garlic. This will yield a significant amount of minced garlic.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and butter. Once the butter has melted, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Cook the garlic and red pepper flakes, stirring frequently, for 1 to 2 minutes, until fragrant. Be careful not to brown or burn the garlic.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Pour in 1 cup of the reserved pasta water. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly, about 3 to 5 minutes. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash more pasta water.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Add the cooked spaghetti to the pan with the garlic sauce. Add the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Toss all the ingredients together thoroughly using tongs, ensuring the spaghetti is well coated with the sauce, cheese, and herbs. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley if desired.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Death by Garlic Spaghetti
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 2 garlic, whole heads, peeled and minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated, plus more for serving
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- as needed salt
- as needed black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve 1 1/2 cups of the pasta water. Drain the spaghetti and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
While the pasta is cooking, peel and mince the two whole heads of garlic. This will yield a significant amount of minced garlic.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and butter. Once the butter has melted, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Cook the garlic and red pepper flakes, stirring frequently, for 1 to 2 minutes, until fragrant. Be careful not to brown or burn the garlic.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Pour in 1 cup of the reserved pasta water. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly, about 3 to 5 minutes. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash more pasta water.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Add the cooked spaghetti to the pan with the garlic sauce. Add the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Toss all the ingredients together thoroughly using tongs, ensuring the spaghetti is well coated with the sauce, cheese, and herbs. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley if desired.
⏱️ 1 min