Spaghetti with Garlic and Basil
Description
A simple, fresh-tasting summer dish. Pasta is tossed with garlic, basil, butter, and olive oil.
Ingredients
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1 (16 ounce) package uncooked spaghetti
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1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup fresh basil, coarsely chopped
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salt and pepper to taste
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1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place spaghetti in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
2
In a large bowl, toss the spaghetti with the olive oil, butter, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Serve with Parmesan cheese.