Spaghetti with Garlic and Basil

A simple, fresh-tasting summer dish. Pasta is tossed with garlic, basil, butter, and olive oil.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 336 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked spaghetti
• 1 cup fresh basil, coarsely chopped
• 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.