Garlic Olive Oil Pasta
10
Minutes Prep Time
15
Minutes Cook Time
6
Servings
This quick and easy recipe for Garlic Olive Oil Pasta delivers a delightful dish that can stand on its own as an entree or serve as a side with meat, poultry or fish. The ingredients are ones you probably already have in your pantry and refrigerator. Give it a try. We think you’ll be pleased.
INGREDIENTS
1 pound box thin spaghetti
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 Roma tomato, diced
1 tablespoon fresh basil, julienned
Salt and pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
Cook spaghetti until al dente according to package directions (do not omit salt). Drain and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
Heat large sauté pan on high and add 3 tablespoons olive oil. When hot, lower to medium and add garlic, season with salt and pepper.
Saute garlic for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add pasta to the garlic in pan and toss. Remove from heat.
Stir in tomato and basil and serve.
NOTES
Courtesy of Chef John Barbie and Vigo Importing Company, Tampa, Florida.