Saturday, April 28, 2007

Garlic Pasta

The original recipe looks great, but I didn't have fresh herbs, so this is what I did.
Garlic Pasta

INGREDIENTS
12 oz whole wheat dry penne pasta
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. dried oregano
2 tsp. dried parsley
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper (caynenne)
grated Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
In a skillet, saute garlic in oil on low heat, just hot enough to make the garlic sizzle; about 6 minutes. Season with basil, oregano, parsley, and crushed red pepper, and remove from heat.
In a large bowl, toss cooked pasta with garlic and herb mixture, and let sit for 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan, and serve.

The whole wheat makes it a little more filling. It was really quick and easy to make.

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