Spaghetti With Olive Oil, Garlic & Basil Recipe
Make Spaghetti With Olive Oil, Garlic & Basil Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Boil the Spaghetti
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 2
Drain the Pasta
Once cooked, reserve a cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti and set aside.
Sauce Preparation
- 3
Prepare the Garlic
Peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves.
- 4
Cook Garlic in Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and sauté for about 2-3 minutes, until fragrant and lightly golden. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- 5
Add Seasonings
Add the red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to the skillet, stirring well to combine.
- 6
- 7
Finish with Basil
Tear the fresh basil leaves and add them to the pasta, tossing gently to combine.
Serving
- 8
Plate the Dish
Serve the spaghetti hot, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- 9
