Spaghetti with Garlic and Basil Recipe
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Spaghetti with Garlic and Basil

By: MARILYN PERZIK 
"This is a delicious and quick pasta dish. Serve with a green salad and garlic bread."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (68)

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked spaghetti
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup fresh basil, coarsely chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place spaghetti in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  2. In a large bowl, toss the spaghetti with the olive oil, butter, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 336 | Total Fat: 15.2g | Cholesterol: 20mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2006 by JOSIE   view full review
After a 3 hour panty raid last night, my friends Taylor and Ellen (who claims she is a nurse,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2007 by Mmmmmmmm69   view full review
This recipe had great potential but I kinda messed it up. First of all, people... if you dont...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2006 by Angela E.   view full review
This tastes super nummy and it was sooo easy! I sauteed the oil, butter, garlic, and spices...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2010 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Fabulous! I love pasta and this was perfect for a quick meal! I used a combination of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2006 by ~TAYLOR~   view full review
I love this stuff so much... another recipe I eat on a weekly basis. I prefer to saute...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2010 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Excellent. Didn't, wouldn't, change a thing. Dried basil just wouldn't cut it here.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 8, 2006 by arlenecherianthomas   view full review
This is a tasty dish, as long as you use it as a side-dish...I think eating this alone may be...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2006 by AMYNURSE1   view full review
VERY GOOD!!! I sauteed the olive oil, butter, basil and garlic in a large pan on low heat...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2004 by SAHEATH   view full review
Very easy and tasty! To make it a bit healthier I used organic wheat fettucine, took out the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2006 by ALLFROMSCRATCH Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This had lots of flavor! Nice and garlicy. We wanted our carb fix last night but with butter...

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