Garlic Spaghetti

Name: Garlic Spaghetti
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) spaghetti; 10 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley; 2 teaspoons dried oregano or 2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Call it spaghetti aglio e olio, call it garlic spaghetti or call it delicious—any of those will be perfectly accurate!

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) spaghetti
10 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons dried oregano or 2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet over low heat, cook garlic in oil until lightly browned. Remove from the heat; stir in parsley, oregano, salt and pepper. Drain spaghetti; place in a large bowl. Add garlic mixture and Parmesan cheese; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/3 cups: 398 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 521mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein.

I make this family-favorite garlic spaghetti—or spaghetti aglio e olio—at least a couple of times a month. It's wonderful with a salad and fresh Italian bread. Add red pepper flakes to give it a bit of heat or finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley. —Jackie Messina, Chardon, Ohio

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