Sauces and Dressings

Garlic and Oil Sauce

Makes about ¼ cup of sauce; enough for ½ pound of pasta

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Garlic and Oil Sauce

Makes about ¼ cup of sauce; enough for ½ pound of pasta

Sophisticated flavor, simple ingredients and basic technique.

Nutritional analysis per serving (based on 3 servings):Calories 165 (97% from fat)
carb. 1g
pro. 0g
fat 19g
sat. fat 3g chol. 0mg
sod. 2mg
calc. 9mg
fiber 0g
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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil, plus more if needed
  • 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
  • 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, roughly chopped
  • Grated cheese for serving, optional

Preparation

  1. In a large saucepan, heat the oil and garlic over medium-high heat until golden and fragrant, about 5 to 6 minutes. Add the red pepper flakes and cook for 1 additional minute.
  2. Remove from heat and add 2 ounces of cooking water from the pasta. Add the cooked and drained pasta, and return the pan to the heat.
  3. Cook over medium heat until the pasta water evaporates, about 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in parsley and remove from heat. Serve immediately with grated cheese if desired.

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