Garlic Sauce Pasta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
767 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Garlic Sauce Pasta
Description
This recipe builds its flavor upon a garlic sauce prepared by gently heating olive oil with minced garlic to release its aroma without burning. Red pepper flakes add mild heat, while an everyday seasoning blend and lemon zest brighten the sauce. The sauce is then combined with cooked linguini and shredded mozzarella, which melts smoothly to create a creamy coating.
The pasta finished in this garlic sauce presents a balance of pungent garlic flavor, gentle spiciness, and creamy cheese texture. Salt and black pepper are adjusted to taste, complementing the sauce’s richness. The method is straightforward with emphasis on careful cooking of garlic to avoid bitterness.
This dish can stand alone as a flavorful pasta, or be enhanced by stirring in proteins like chicken, steak, or fish as suggested. Serving the pasta immediately preserves the melted cheese texture and the fresh garlic essence.
Ingredients
- ½ cup garlic sauce see recipe below
- 8 ounces linguini
- ¾ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- salt Kosher salt and freshly cracked, to taste
- black pepper Kosher salt and freshly cracked, to taste
For the Garlic Sauce
- 1 cup olive oil
- 10 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1-2 teaspoons Gaby’s Everyday Seasoning
- 1 whole lemon zested
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
- Drain and add the garlic sauce and mozzarella.
- Toss to combine and melt the cheese. Adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve immediately.
To make the Garlic Sauce
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a skillet. Once hot, add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Remove from the heat, add the red pepper flakes, Gaby’s Go To and lemon zest. Stir to combine
Notes
- This versatile garlic sauce pairs well with chicken, steak, or fish added for extra protein.
- Cook garlic gently to avoid bitterness; a quick sauté until fragrant is sufficient.
- Serve the pasta immediately after tossing to maintain the melted mozzarella texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 767 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 767kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 60g | 92% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 41g | 205% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 165mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 199mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 312IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 153mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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