Basil Garlic Butter Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 lb spaghetti or linguine
• 5 tbsp Basil Garlic Butter Olive Oil, divided
• 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus more to serve
• 1 tsp salt, plus more for the pasta water
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup fresh basil, torn

Let’s make it

1. Cook the pasta in well-salted boiling water until just shy of al dente. Reserve 1.5 cups of pasta water before draining.
2. In a wide skillet over medium-low, warm 4 tbsp Basil Garlic Butter Olive Oil with the garlic and red pepper flakes for 2-3 minutes, until the garlic is soft and pale gold. Do not let it brown.
3. Add 1 cup of the pasta water to the skillet and bring to a brisk simmer.
4. Add the drained pasta and toss constantly for 2 minutes, adding more pasta water as needed, until the liquid turns glossy and clings.
5. Off the heat, add the Parmesan in three additions, tossing hard between each, until the sauce is creamy.
6. Finish with the last tablespoon of oil, the basil, salt and pepper.