Roasted Garlic Pasta
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Fragrant roasted garlic takes center stage in this roasted garlic pasta recipe. Who says delicious pasta has to be complicated?
Tips for Roasted Garlic Pasta
- Remember that left over pasta water you had? Well, if your spaghetti dish is too dry, then add in a little of the pasta water to moisten the noodles.
- You can also roast bell peppers along with the garlic and toss them into the pasta dish for an added kick of flavor.
- I would not recommend adding any seasoning powders (ex: garlic or onion powder) because it will cause your olive oil pasta sauce to have a grainy texture and these spices will overwhelm the other flavors in the dish.
Storage
Refrigerator: Store leftover pasta in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Reheating: Reheat on the stove top over low heat or in the microwave at half power until warmed through.
Ingredients
- 1 bulb of garlic
- ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon of olive oil, divided
- 1 pound spaghetti noodles, or other long pasta
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ cup freshly chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Leave the head of garlic intact and use a sharp knife to make one cut across the top to expose the cloves. Pour 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the exposed cloves, so it soaks into the head of garlic.1 bulb of garlic
- Wrap the garlic tightly with foil and roast in a preheated oven for 30 minutes. While the garlic roasts, cook the pasta.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil then add the noodles. Cook the noodles until they are al dente, then drain. Set aside.1 pound spaghetti noodles
- After 30 minutes, remove the garlic from the oven and squeeze out the softened cloves. Set aside.
- Heat a large pot over low heat and add the remaining olive oil, roasted garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Use a wooden spoon to smash the garlic.1 teaspoon red pepper flakesSalt and pepper½ cup freshly chopped parsley
- Saute for 3 to 4 minutes then add the cooked pasta noodles and fresh parsley. Toss to combine.
- Serve with Parmesan cheese if desired.
- For tips and storage information continue scrolling to the post below the recipe card.
Suggested Equipment
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 4 ounces of pasta. Actual calories will vary.
- Save ½-cup of the salted pasta water to add to the finished dish if the noodles seem too dry for you.
Nutrition
Serving: 4ouncesCalories: 665kcalCarbohydrates: 86gProtein: 15gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gSodium: 20mgPotassium: 307mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 780IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 2mg
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This is pretty exact to my own recipe. It’s so light and simple and so full of flavor. I like to add an unsalted butter to my sauce.
Thank you Janell! Kim and I are glad you enjoyed the spaghetti. Have a lovely day 🙂