Spaghetti with Garlic
Spaghetti with Garlic is a flavorful Italian Italian Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Peel garlic without crushing cloves and thinly slice lengthwise as evenly as possible (you should have about 1 cup; peel and slice more if necessary).
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPeel garlic without crushing cloves and thinly slice lengthwise as evenly as possible (you should have about 1 cup; peel and slice more if necessary).
Cook garlic in 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until just golden, 7 to 10 minutes.
Transfer garlic with a slotted spoon to a bowl. (Garlic will crisp as it cools.) Add hot pepper flakes to skillet and cook, stirring, 1 minute, then remove skillet from heat.
Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling until al dente.
Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain spaghetti in a colander.
Stir zest and salt into oil in skillet, then add spaghetti, parsley, and 1/2 cup reserved cooking water.
Toss over moderately high heat until combined well, 30 seconds to 1 minute, adding enough reserved cooking water to keep spaghetti moist.
Add half of garlic and toss.
Remove from heat and toss pasta with remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil and salt and pepper to taste.
Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with remaining garlic.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.
