Spaghetti With Garlic, Parmesan, And Balsamic Vinegar

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• salt
• 1 lb spaghetti
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a big pot.
• 2 process the garlic through a garlic press into a small bowl; stir in 1 teaspoon water.
• 3 heat the oil, diluted garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt in a small skillet on low heat.
• 4 cook very slowly until the garlic turns golden, about 3 minutes.
• 5 be careful not to brown the garlic or your sauce will be bitter; remove pan from heat.
• 6 when the water boils, add 1 tablespoon salt and the pasta.
• 7 cook until al dente; drain, letting some of the cooking water cling to the noodles.
• 8 return the dripping noodles to the pot and toss with the oil mixture, cheese, and vinegar.
• 9 season with salt and pepper to taste; divide among 4 warmed pasta bowls; serve immediately.