Pasta e Olio

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"This is a quick recipe. Good, too! The main ingredients are oil and butter,the garlic and crushed red pepper flakes enhance the flavors."

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Original recipe yield: 4 to 5 servings

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INGREDIENTS

1 pound spaghetti
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup melted butter

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DIRECTIONS

In a large pot with boiling salted water cook spaghetti pasta until al dente. Drain.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet over low heat saute garlic, parsley, and red pepper flakes with olive oil . Cook until garlic turns golden in color, about 10 to 15 minutes.
Toss pasta with garlic mixture and butter or margarine. Serve warm.

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Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2008 by naples34102

With the exception of the cayenne pepper, this is the traditional pasta with garlic and olive oil I grew up with in my Italian family. If anything, we add a bit of crushed red pepper to taste, but it is just as traditional and tasty without. This is the Italian version of buttered noodles--and it's darn good. Also delicious with a sprinkle of grated fresh Parmesan or Romano cheese.

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Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2003 by Navy_Mommy

I really liked this dish. I will make it a lot when it is just me for dinner since it is so easy to adjust for just one person. My husband didn't care for it, but he can't stand not having meat for dinner. The taste is really very mild and subtle.

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Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2008 by Princess Palemoon

AMAZING recipe!! My husband and I enjoyed this dish. It was easy to cook with the time crunch I was in and the spices gave it the "kick" I like in sauces. DON'T change a thing!! It's very good and if you use the right pasta, it's healthy as well.

5 users found this review helpful

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