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Garlic Bread Pasta

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1 hr 15 min

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Ingredients

2 whole head garlic

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 pound pasta

½ cup softened butter

1 tablespoon butter

½ cup breadcrumbs

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1

For the Roasted Garlic

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Slice off the top of the garlic head to expose the cloves.

Step 3

Drizzle with olive oil and wrap in foil.

Step 4

Roast for 30-40 minutes, or until the cloves are soft and golden brown.

Step 5

Let cool slightly, then squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins.

Step 6

Cook the pasta until al dente.

Step 7

For the Garlic Butter

Step 1

In a medium bowl, mash the roasted garlic with the softened butter, parsley, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.

Step 2

For the Toasted Breadcrumbs

Step 1

Heat a skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Melt 1 tablespoon butter and add the breadcrumb mixture.

Step 3

Toast, stirring frequently, until golden brown and crispy (about 2-3 minutes).

Step 4

For the Pasta

Step 1

In the same pot you cooked the pasta, add garlic butter and the cooked pasta and toss to coat.

Step 2

Add a splash of pasta water if needed and top with toasted breadcrumbs and extra Parmesan cheese.

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