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I'm going to show you how to make a really simple but delicious pasta.
Learn how to make a simple and delicious classic Italian pasta with garlic and oil in easy steps.
Key Takeaways
- Using plenty of salted water is essential for properly cooking pasta.
- Careful cooking of garlic prevents bitterness and enhances flavor.
- Reserved pasta water helps emulsify the sauce for better texture.
- Simple ingredients can create a delicious and classic Italian meal.
- Fresh garnishes like parsley and quality olive oil elevate the dish.
Summary
- Boil salted water to cook your preferred pasta like spaghetti or linguine.
- Prepare the sauce by finely chopping or slicing 5-6 cloves of fresh garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a pan and cook the garlic until fragrant and lightly golden, avoiding burning.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a slight spicy kick if desired.
- Cook pasta al dente according to package instructions and reserve some starchy pasta water before draining.
- Combine drained pasta with the garlic and oil sauce in the pan.
- Toss pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water to create a silky, emulsified texture.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
- Serve immediately for a simple yet flavorful Italian dish.
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It's called pasta with garlic and oil.
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It's a classic Italian dish.
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First, you need to boil some water for your pasta.
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Make sure to add plenty of salt.
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While the water is heating up, let's prepare the sauce.
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You'll need a good amount of fresh garlic, about five to six cloves.
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Finely chop the garlic or slice it thinly.
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Then, in a large pan, heat some olive oil over medium heat.
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Add the chopped garlic and cook until it's fragrant and lightly golden.
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Be careful not to burn it, as burnt garlic can taste bitter.
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Once the garlic is ready, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little kick.
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Now, your pasta water should be boiling.
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Add your favorite pasta, like spaghetti or linguine.
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Cook it according to the package instructions until al dente.
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Before draining the pasta, reserve about a cup of the starchy pasta water.
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This will help create a silky sauce and emulsify the oil.
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Drain the pasta and add it directly to the pan with the garlic and oil.
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Toss everything together, adding a splash of the reserved pasta water as needed.
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Continue tossing until the sauce coats the pasta beautifully.
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Finally, garnish with fresh parsley and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
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Serve immediately and enjoy this simple yet flavorful dish.
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