Spaghetti with Garlic & Herbs

Name: Spaghetti with Garlic & Herbs
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 pound spaghetti; Kosher salt; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped or pressed through a press; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped parsley; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped basil

5.0

(1)

1 Review

Parsley and basil go especially well with the southern Italian staples garlic and olive oil. Substitute others herbs such as dill, cilantro or mint for a more renegade—but equally delicious—variation. Slideshow: More Pasta Recipes

By Scott Hocker

Published on January 15, 2016

Spaghetti with garlic and herbs — Photo: © Scott Hocker

Active Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Yield:

4

Ingredients

1 pound spaghetti
Kosher salt
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped or pressed through a press
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped parsley
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped basil

Directions

Cook spaghetti according to package instructions in a pot of well-salted boiling water.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet set over medium heat, add 1/4 cup of the olive oil. When the oil begins to shimmer, add three-quarters of the garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt. When garlic starts to smell fragrant, after about 1 minute, add a small splash of the pasta cooking water.
When the spaghetti is done, drain and add to the skillet. Mix well, then add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, remaining garlic, parsley and basil. Mix again and serve.