Penne Pasta with Basil

Ingredients

• 8 oz penne pasta
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• 2 cloves garlic
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the 8 oz penne and cook until al dente, about 11 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. 2

   While the pasta cooks, thinly slice the 2 garlic cloves and roughly chop the 1 cup basil leaves.

3. 3

   Heat the 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and cook until fragrant and lightly golden, about 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Drain the cooked pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta water. Add the pasta to the skillet with the garlic oil, along with the chopped basil, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper.

5. 5

   Toss everything together over low heat for 1-2 minutes, adding a splash of the reserved pasta water if needed to create a light sauce. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

• Large pot
• Large skillet
• Colander
• Knife
• Cutting board

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