Garlic Pasta

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Garlic pasta with herbs and plenty of freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Chop the garlic so that some is minced and some is in larger pieces.

Submitted by Greg
Updated on January 31, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package dry penne pasta

  • ½ cup olive oil

  • 1 medium head garlic, peeled and chopped

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

  • 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes

  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes.

    pasta boiling in a pot

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  3. While the pasta is cooking, add oil and garlic to a large skillet over low heat. Cook until oil is hot and garlic is sizzling, 8 to 12 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in parsley, basil, oregano, and pepper flakes.

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  4. Drain pasta and transfer to a large bowl. Add oil and garlic mixture, toss to coat, and let sit for 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.

    pasta mixed in with parmesan cheese and garlic and oil mixture

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Recipe Tip

You can substitute 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning blend for the fresh herbs.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

378 Calories
18g Fat
44g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 378
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 158mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 44g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2g 9%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 12g 24%
Vitamin C 5mg 5%
Calcium 141mg 11%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 177mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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