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20 Clove Garlic Pasta

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 20 cloves garlic
  • 20 basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pound elbow pasta
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 shallot (chopped)

Method
 

  1. First, make pesto by combining garlic, basil, salt, pepper, and olive oil in a food processor. Blend until looks like chunky pesto. 
  2. Next, boil water with salt and add pasta. Cook for 1 minute less then package instructions and save 1/2 cup pasta water.
  3. Now drain the pasta and turn heat medium high. Add 3 tablespoons oil and the shallot. Mix for 1 minute. 
  4. Next, add the garlic pesto and cook 30 seconds. 
  5. Finally, add pasta and pasta water. Stir for a minute to combine, add Parmesan cheese and enjoy!