Ina Garten Midnight Pasta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base Ingredients
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1 pound dried spaghetti, such as DeCecco
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1/3 cup good olive oil
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8 large garlic cloves, cut into thin slivers
→ Seasonings & Garnish
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Kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
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1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
# Instructions:
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Boil water, add 2 teaspoons salt and pasta. Cook according to package directions. Reserve 1 1/2 cups pasta water before draining.
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Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Cook garlic for 2 minutes until lightly browned at edges. Add red pepper flakes and cook 30 seconds more.
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Add reserved pasta water to garlic oil mixture and bring to boil. Reduce heat, add 1 teaspoon salt, and simmer about 5 minutes until reduced by 1/3.
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Add drained pasta to garlic sauce. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan and parsley.
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Let pasta rest 5 minutes for sauce absorption. Season to taste and serve warm with extra Parmesan.
# Notes:
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Use high-quality olive oil for best flavor
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Adjust red pepper flakes to taste
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Pasta water is crucial for silky sauce
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Resting time helps sauce absorption