Martha’s 3 Garlic Spaghetti
I Just Found a Vintage Martha Stewart Pasta Recipe—And It Deserves a Comeback
Boy am I ever glad I stumbled across this gem of a recipe. This 3 Garlic Pasta is a masterclass in doing the most with just a few ingredients. It’s deeply savoury, garlicky without being overpowering, and honestly? One of the most delicious pasta dishes I’ve made with very few ingredients. It feels elevated but is totally doable for a cozy weeknight dinner. It’s also a great date night option or dinner party addition!
Whether you’re a garlic lover or just pasta-obsessed, this hidden gem deserves a permanent spot in your dinner rotation.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
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Garlic 3 Ways: Roasted for sweetness, sautéed for depth, and fried for crunch—each texture and flavour shines through.
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Minimal Ingredients, Maximum Flavour: You probably have most of these ingredients on hand already in your pantry.
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Weeknight-Friendly: Comes together in about an hour with mostly hands-off prep.
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Perfect for Entertaining: It looks and tastes impressive, but it’s secretly super easy.
Tips for Roasting Garlic Like a Pro
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Whole Head or Sliced? You can roast the heads whole, or slice off just the top to expose the cloves for even more caramelization.
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Wrap It Tight: Wrap each head in foil with a drizzle of olive oil to lock in moisture and prevent burning.
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Check for Doneness: Roast at 350°F for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until the cloves are soft, golden, and spreadable.
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Extra Bonus: Roasted garlic keeps well in the fridge—use leftovers in soups, mashed potatoes, or spread on toast!
Step One:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Roast 2 heads of garlic whole (or sliced across the top) wrapped in foil until soft and golden, about 45 min to 1 hour.
Step Two:
Boil a pot of salted water and cook spaghetti until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
Step Three:
Thinly slice 5 garlic cloves and finely mince 3 cloves. Any extras can be sliced and used too because who doesn’t love more CRISPY FRIED GARLIC.
Step Four:
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium. Fry sliced garlic until golden, then remove and set aside.
Step Five:
In the same pan, reduce heat slightly and add the minced and roasted garlic. Stir until fragrant.
Step Six:
Deglaze the pan with white wine and reduce for a few minutes until the alcohol has cooked off.
Step Seven:
Add cooked pasta, reserved pasta water, and red pepper flakes. Toss together over medium-high heat.
Step Eight:
Finish with Italian parsley, parmesan, flaky salt, and pepper. Top with the fried garlic slices.
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Martha's 3 Garlic Spaghetti
Ingredients
- 3 heads of garlic 2 roasted, 5 cloves thinly sliced, 3 cloves minced – any leftovers can be thinly sliced!
- ½ lb spaghetti
- ¾ cup dry white wine
- 3 tbsp good quality olive oil
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup chopped Italian parsley
- Parmesan flaky salt, and pepper to finish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Roast 2 heads of garlic whole (or sliced across the top) wrapped in foil until soft and golden, about 45 min to 1 hour.
- Boil a pot of salted water and cook spaghetti until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Thinly slice 5 garlic cloves and finely mince 3 cloves. Any extras can be sliced and used too.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium. Fry sliced garlic until golden, then remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, reduce heat slightly and add the minced and roasted garlic. Stir until fragrant.
- Deglaze the pan with white wine and reduce for a few minutes until the alcohol cooks off.
- Add cooked pasta, reserved pasta water, and red pepper flakes. Toss together over medium-high heat.
- Finish with parsley, parmesan, flaky salt, and pepper. Top with the fried garlic slices.
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