Pasta with Garlic Oil

Side Dishes

My family is Italian, and this is one of our old faves with plenty of garlic, mushrooms and herbs. To help the sauce adhere, don’t rinse the pasta in water after you drain it.

Average Rating: 4.5

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
YIELD: 5 servings.

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup jarred sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
2 to 3 teaspoons minced fresh basil
2 to 3 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Instructions

1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute garlic in oil. Stir in the mushrooms, olives, basil, parsley, garlic salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes. Drain spaghetti; place in a serving bowl. Pour sauce over pasta; toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup (calculated without cheese): 280 calories, 14g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 147mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.