Garlic Basil Pasta (A Frugal Dinner Idea)
The easiest simple --- yet delicious --- dinner idea: garlic basil pasta. Fresh herbs and a lot of garlic for an explosive result.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 400 gr spaghetti or linguini
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 handful basil leaves
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to its package instructions. I prefer my pasta al dente.
- Cut the garlic cloves into medium size slices (see the pictures for reference). Chop the basil leaves roughly.
- In a pan, over medium heat, melt the butter and add the olive oil.
- Toss the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir constantly to avoid burning the garlic.
- Add the basil, black pepper and salt if needed. Cook for a minute. Add the cooked pasta and parmesan cheese. Remove to coat all the pasta with the sauce. Serve.