One-Pan Pasta With Garlic and Oil

1. 1

   In a 12-inch skillet or Dutch oven, combine 1 tablespoon oil and the garlic.

2. 2

   Place over medium heat and saute garlic until golden.

3. 3

   Using a slotted spoon, transfer garlic to a plate and set aside.

4. 4

   Set aside a colander placed over a bowl.

5. 5

   Place pasta in unwashed skillet (if pasta is very long it may not lie flat on bottom until it begins to soften).

6. 6

   Add 2 teaspoons salt and 8 cups cold water.

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   Place over high heat and cook uncovered, stirring frequently to keep pasta submerged, until pasta is almost al dente, 8 to 10 minutes, depending on pasta.

8. 8

   Tilt pan and spoon off as much liquid as possible into a bowl, so that very little is left in pan.

9. 9

   Add remaining 1/4 cup oil, reserved garlic, parsley and red pepper.

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    Return just enough cooking liquid to pasta, tossing them together, to make a creamy sauce.

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    Adjust salt as needed.

12. 12

    Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.