Sunday, April 4, 2010

Day 94: Death By Garlic Pasta

Day 94.

This pasta is super garlicky, but very fresh and light as well. Vampires, beware!!

Here's what you'll need.
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1 box penne pasta
10 cloves of garlic
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1/3 cup grated parmesan

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Cook pasta according to package directions.

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Break garlic cloves away from the head.

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To chop garlic easily, place one clove on a cutting board.

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Using the back side of a knife, apply pressure to the clove with your hand. You should hear a crack as the skin breaks.

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Like this!

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Separate the skin from the garlic.

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Give it a quick chop with the knife.
Repeat with all 10 cloves.

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Pour the olive oil into a large skillet.

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Add the garlic to the pan.

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Add the spices and cook until garlic is light brown. Be careful not to burn it, as it will turn very bitter.

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Add oil/garlic/spice mixture to drained pasta.

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Toss well.

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Top with cheese.

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Toss again and serve.

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