Garlic Confit Pasta

Name: Garlic Confit Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 12 garlic cloves, peeled; 1/2 cup olive oil; 4 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 sprig fresh rosemary; 1/4 tsp salt; 8 oz spaghetti or linguine; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/2 lemon lemon zest; 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated; 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Silky pasta tossed with slow-cooked garlic confit and the oil it was cooked in. A trending recipe that is buttery, garlicky perfection.

60 minEasyServes 2420 cal/serving

Italian-AmericanDinnerStovetopVegetarian

Ingredients

12 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 cup olive oil
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 sprig fresh rosemary
1/4 tsp salt
8 oz spaghetti or linguine
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 lemon lemon zest
2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

In a small saucepan, combine 12 peeled garlic cloves, 1/2 cup olive oil, 4 sprigs fresh thyme, 1 sprig fresh rosemary, and 1/4 tsp salt.
2

Heat over medium-low heat until the oil is warm and small bubbles form around the garlic. Reduce heat to low.
3

Cook very gently for 35-45 minutes until garlic is soft and golden. Do not let it brown.
4

Meanwhile, cook 8 oz spaghetti or linguine in salted boiling water until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water.
5

Remove herbs from the garlic confit. Add 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes.
6

Toss cooked pasta with the garlic confit and its oil. Add pasta water a bit at a time to create a silky sauce.
7

Stir in 1/2 lemon lemon zest. Taste and adjust seasoning.
8

Divide into bowls and top with 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese and 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Garlic Confit Pasta dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Garlic Confit Pasta gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 8 oz spaghetti or linguine. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Garlic Confit Pasta keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Garlic Confit Pasta?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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