Reviewed: Nov. 20, 2009

4 Stars because it is a good start, but made better by sauteeing garlic with red pepper flakes and anchovy (yes, it dissolves and adds a nice saltiness). Either one or two filets or some anchovy paste, which is more convenient. Then toss with pasta and parmesan reggiano. Yum

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CHEFTASMAN

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Living In: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 31, 2009

My stomach is a trap, so anything light and still delicious helps out alot. Thank you!

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MyzNikki

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Home Town: Sharon, Pennsylvania, USA

Living In: Hermitage, Pennsylvania, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 15, 2009

Like many of the other reviewers I added red pepper flakes and I also addd a dash of italian seasoning. I had the issue of the parmesean cheese clumping at the end, but it was still tasty! I didn't add any veggies to the pasta and I think next time I will have it as a side dish to chicken rather than as a main dish. Simple and yummy! And a husband-pleaser:)

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Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 5, 2009

this is my favorite pasta. so sipple and so yummy. i like to use butter in place of the olive oil.

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Angie

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Home Town: Lake Worth, Florida, USA

Living In: Boynton Beach, Florida, USA

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Reviewed: May 31, 2009

A favorite "go to" side dish. I added a little red pepper flake and a sprinkle of Italian seasoning. Simple but delish!

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SweetBasil

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Home Town: San Diego, California, USA

Living In: Liberty Hill, Texas, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 11, 2009

Like others, I added in red pepper flakes (good way to use up all those little Domino's packs in the junk drawer!) and garlic salt. I also used a tbsp of minced garlic rather than a tsp. Oregano and basil were thrown in, as well as fresh broccoli and a leftover lemon garlic roasted chicken breast. Delicious!

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Home Town: Cheyenne, Wyoming, USA

Living In: San Clemente, California, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 28, 2009

I added, broccoli, thyme leaves, 1 small onion chopped, bacon bits, lemon juice, tomato, garlic and herb seasoning. It was yummy.

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MamaToNikolas

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Reviewed: Jan. 29, 2009

Quick, easy and tasty. Great go-to recipe when you're strapped for time and out of sauce.

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taralynne

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Living In: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 19, 2009

I can see how this would have no flavour if it wasn't modified some. I added basil to the oil and garlic. Like others I also added broccoli to the mix to give it some additional flavour. Make sure to have lots and lots of parmesan cheese around, you'll need it for this dish!

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MINNIE000

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Living In: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

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Reviewed: Jan. 16, 2009

Good recipe. It comes out exactly how you would expect with those ingredients. Great for when you don't have any pasta gravy made!

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jen1473

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Reviewed: Jan. 11, 2009

Very easy and good. Added grilled chicken and steamed broccoli to make it less bland.

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Tiffany

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Reviewed: Oct. 26, 2008

I eat this as a side dish or as a main dish. It's like comfort food for me. I always use olive oil. Like others I added more garlic and red pepper flakes. I've had it with feta cheese and cilantro and it was great. Also had it with parmesan and basil and still great. A wonderful recipe to change/add to according to your taste.

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kyan99

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Home Town: Taunton, Massachusetts, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 15, 2008

This recipe consists of my three favorite things on a busy day.....fast, easy and filling. Very delicious, my family loved it.

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Lisa

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Reviewed: Oct. 13, 2008

I love this recipe! It's so quick and easy to make. I pick up whatever kind of pasta catches my interest at the store, and I use shredded parmesean and a little shredded mozerella too. Because it cooks quickly and has so few ingredients it's perfect for busy college students like myself. Also, if you get "smart pasta" or something of the sort and go light on the olive oil, it's a filling meal without too many calories.

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Home Town: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 18, 2008

Pretty tasty and 'clean'.. I did make some changes.. I added twice the garlic, about 1/4c of diced onion sauteed in the olive oil, a dash of 'grind'n grill' seasoning and more cheese. I served topped with sauteed beef tips. Very good.

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Michelle

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Reviewed: Jun. 30, 2008

Love this basic pasta and have been eating it this way for along time. If it's flavorless then I'd change my olive oil brand and make sure my garlic was fresh or just add something else that will make you happy - slice green onion, broccoli ,as suggested, or red pepper flakes. All good stuff.

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Reviewed: Jun. 18, 2008

staple for me, normally without garlic and with whole wheat pasta. you can add any veggies you want to this, even sliced almonds/cabbage for some crunch!

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Reviewed: Jun. 12, 2008

This is the best! A few minutes before the pasta is done, I add small pieces of chopped broccoli and slivered carrots. This is a very good & filling meal.

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