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