Spaghetti With Garlic and Olive Oil

Ingredients :

1/2 cup high quality extra-virgin olive oil
10 garlic cloves - peeled and coarsely chopped
1 tbsp. pure olive (not virgin) oil
2 tbsp. freshly chopped Italian parsley
1/8 tsp. salt (plus more if desired)
1 1/4 lbs. dry spaghetti noodles
big pinch of white pepper

Method :

STEP 1: Bring 3 to 4 quarts of water, the pure olive oil and the salt to a rapid boil in a large saucepan. Add the pasta to the pan and stir to distribute the noodles.

STEP 2: Boil the pasta for the recommended length of time on the package. When the pasta is cooked, drain it.

STEP 3: Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low. When the oil is hot, add the garlic and stir frequently.

STEP 4: Cook for about 2 minutes or until the garlic turns slightly golden. Remove the garlic from the pan with a slotted spoon.

STEP 5: Add the pasta to the skillet and then sprinkle the parsley, pepper and salt over it. Toss the pasta several times.

STEP 6: Serve immediately.