PASTA WITH OLIVE OIL AND GARLIC

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This is a fast & economical dish. It is very good. Even when my children & grandchildren were small, they all loved it!! It's an Italian dish that has been around for a very long time.

Provided by Pat McCardle

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 cups, 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb spaghetti (good quality)
1/2 cup olive oil
3 -4 cloves garlic (depending on size of cloves)
1 tablespoon dried parsley or 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
salt and pepper
water
water

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a brisk boil.
  • Add salt.
  • Add the spaghetti, following directions on the box.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a small pan.
  • Slice the garlic thinly and add it to the oil.
  • remove the pan from the heat when the garlic turns a pale golden color (do not brown the garlic).
  • Add the parsley, salt and pepper.
  • Reserve 1/2-3/4 cup pasta water.
  • Drain pasta & stir in the oil.
  • Add the water if you think the mixture is too dry.

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