Linguine with Garlic, Olive Oil and Parmesan

By á-45676

Ingredients

• 1 pound Linguine
• 10 garlic cloves, peeled and left whole
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
• Chopped parsley (optional)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Put a pot of water on to boil.

Separately, warm olive oil in a large saucepan and add garlic cloves.
Sauté until lightly golden.

Cook the pasta until al dente (about 10 minutes); drain, and then add the pasta to the saucepan with the garlic and olive oil.

Stir in grated Parmesan, a generous amount of black pepper and parsley, if using.

Season with salt to taste and pass around additional cheese at the table.