Spaghetti with Garlic
Lidia Bastianich prepares an easy spaghetti recipe that's ready in minutes.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium. Add garlic and cook until golden, about 2 minutes.
Add spaghetti to boiling water and stir; cook, according to package directions, until al dente.
Add red-pepper flakes to skillet with garlic and cook until toasted, about 1 minute. Add 2 cups pasta cooking water and stir to combine. Bring to a boil and season with salt; let cook until reduced by half.
Drain pasta and add to skillet; sprinkle with parsley. Toss to combine. Remove from heat and add basil and cheese; toss again. Drizzle with olive oil and serve immediately.
So delicious! It took about 12 minutes to make, start to finish, and was a great, comforting meal!
Fast, easy dish with excellent flavor! Followed the recipe exactly and wouldn't change a thing.