Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
( Spaghetti with Garlic and
Oil )
1/2 cup olive oil
4 large cloves of garlic,
finely chopped
1 pound spaghetti
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh
parsley
pinch of crushed red pepper
flakes
black pepper
seasoned salt
1/2 cup pine nuts
Toast
pine nuts in a dry, non-stick skillet over
medium-low heat, stirring often and watching
carefully to prevent burning. Set aside.
Place
oil and garlic in skillet over medium heat
and cook until garlic is light golden in color.
Cook
the pasta al dente and drain well. Transfer
it to a heated serving bowl.
Add
the parsley to the oil and garlic. Pour the
mixture on the pasta, add the pine nuts, black
pepper, seasoned salt, and pepper flakes, and mix
well. Serve very hot.
Cheese
is not necessary on this dish.
Serves
4 to 6.
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