Recipes With Olives

Angel Hair Pasta with Olive Oil Garlic

Angel Hair Pasta With Olive Oil Garlic

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pound angel hair pasta

Method

1. Put a large pot of salted water on to boil for the pasta
2. In a medium skillet, heat the oil over low heat
3. Add the garlic and about 1/2 teaspoon of salt and cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant and softened, about 2 minutes
4. Be careful not brown the garlic
5. Add 1 cup of the hot pasta water and simmer over medium heat until the liquid reduces a bit
6. Keep warm over very low heat
7. Add the pasta to the boiling salted water and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 3 to 4 minutes
8. Drain well and transfer to a large serving bowl
9. Add the sauce, season with salt to taste and several grindings of fresh black pepper
10. Toss gently to combine and serve immediately