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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main Dish Pasta
Vegetarian
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 ea Garlic cloves
1/2 c Olive oil
1 lb Spaghetti
Salt & pepper
VERSION 1: With raw garlic: Combine the the garlic
with the olive oil. Cook the pasta until it is *al
dente*, then drain & toss with the garlic & olive oil.
Season well & serve immediately. VERSION 2: With
lightly toasted golden garlic: Heat the garlic in the
olive oil until golden. Remove from the heat & set
aside. Cook the pasta until *al dente*, then drain &
toss with the garlic. Season & serve immediately.
VARIATIONS USING VERSION 2: Add a generous pinch of
hot red pepper flakes as you heat the garlic. Toss
with the cooked pasta & a handful or two of chopped
fresh parsley. Prepare the basic recipe, adding
parsley as above. Season with lots of cayenne pepper
& toss with the finely grated rind of 1 lime & the
juice of 1 or 2 limes. Also good with lemon. Add
several teaspoonfuls of capers to the hot pepper
variation. Add a small handful of torn basil leaves to
the oil as you heat the garlic.
Coarsely chop half a head or so of white cabbage & add
to the pan along with the heating garlic & hot red
pepper flakes. Saute until tender & slightly browned.
Add more oil, garlic & red pepper if needed. Season &
toss with pasta of your choice.
