Spaghetti Garlic Bread
This dish combines spaghetti with a flavorful garlic bread, perfect for any meal.
Equipment
- Pot
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
For the Spaghetti
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 4 quarts water
- 2 tablespoons salt plus more to taste
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
For the Garlic Bread
- 1 loaf Italian bread about 24 inches long
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (2 sticks)
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (optional, for extra garlic flavor)
- to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add salt and spaghetti, cooking according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a separate pan, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic and red pepper flakes until fragrant. Toss cooked spaghetti with garlic oil, parsley, and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- For the garlic bread, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Mix softened butter with minced garlic, parsley, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the garlic butter mixture on the cut sides of the Italian bread. Place on a baking sheet and bake for about 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
You can adjust the garlic levels based on your preference. Serve the spaghetti and garlic bread with extra Parmesan cheese.