8-10clovesfresh garlic, slicedfresh is really best in this recipe, or whole peeled garlic is another options to buy
1/4cupoil, avocado or light olive oiluse more oil if needed
4 leavesfresh basil, sliced
pinchcrushed red pepper flakes
pinchsalt and pepper
options:tomatoes, asparagus, mushrooms, cook in a the garlic and oil mixture before adding pasta
2ozgrated Romano or Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water for the sauce.
Heat a medium to large skillet or use the pot you cook the past in when pasta is finished.
Heat oil and garlic over medium-high heat.
Since angel hair sticks together so easily, I rinse it, but when I use other pasta varieties I don't find it necessary.
Saute for 1-2 minutes, don't burn the garlic. Stir so the oil gets infused with all the garlic. Add any vegetables and cook until just tender.
Place all items in the pot you cooked pasta in if not already in there.
Stir and add the pasta water and coat the pasta well. Add additional oil if needed, and add butter if desired. If adding heavy cream, pesto or similar items add before or after adding pasta.
Serve topped with grated cheese, crushed red pepper, salt and pepper.