Green Noodles with Garlic

1. 1

   Bring a kettle three fourths full with salted water to a boil and cook linguine until al dente.

2. 2

   While pasta is cooking, force garlic through a garlic press into a 10- to 12-inch skillet and add oil.

3. 3

   Cook garlic over moderately low heat, stirring, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Chop cilantro sprigs.

5. 5

   Ladle out and reserve about 1/4 cup pasta cooking water.

6. 6

   Drain linguine in a colander and add to garlic mixture.

7. 7

   Cook mixture over moderate heat, tossing pasta until coated well with oil and garlic, about 1 minute (if pasta appears dry, add reserved pasta cooking water, 1 tablespoon at a time).

8. 8

   Add Parmesan and toss linguine until cheese begins to melt.

9. 9

   Remove skillet from heat and toss linguine with cilantro and salt and pepper to taste.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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