Roasted Garlic Pasta
Servings: 4 Servings
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 flakes, Salt and pepper, ½ 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.
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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 Facts
Roasted Garlic Pasta
Serving Size
4 ounces
Amount per Serving
Calories
665
% Daily Value*
Fat
29
g
45
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
20
g
Sodium
20
mg
1
%
Potassium
307
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
86
g
29
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
15
g
30
%
Vitamin A
780
IU
16
%
Vitamin C
10
mg
12
%
Calcium
37
mg
4
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
