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The Best Dinner Party Pasta

A simple yet delightful pasta dish that's perfect for entertaining and easy to make, allowing you to host stress-free dinner parties.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 oz Pasta of your choice
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
Garnishes
  • 1/4 cup Fresh herbs (basil, parsley, or your favorite) Chopped

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta
  1. Boil salted water in a large pot and add pasta. Cook until al dente, then drain.
Preparing the Sauce
  1. In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Toss the drained pasta into the pan with garlic, adding fresh herbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
  2. Season with salt and pepper to taste, mixing well to combine.

Notes

Serve in a large bowl garnished with extra cheese and herbs, and pair with a crisp salad or crusty bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for up to a month.