Martha's 3 Garlic Spaghetti
Discover Martha Stewart’s hidden gem pasta recipe using garlic three ways—roasted, fried, and sautéed—for bold, rich flavour. A must-try dinner idea for garlic lovers!
Servings 2 people
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.