PASTA WITH GARLIC OIL

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My family is Italian, and this is one of our old faves with plenty of garlic, mushrooms and herbs. To help the sauce adhere, don't rinse the pasta in water after you drain it. -Pamela Vittori, Chicago Heights, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup jarred sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
2 to 3 teaspoons minced fresh basil
2 to 3 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

Cook spaghetti according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute garlic in oil. Stir in the mushrooms, olives, basil, parsley, garlic salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes. Drain spaghetti; place in a serving bowl. Pour sauce over pasta; toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 147mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.