Spaghetti Garlic Bread
Spaghetti Garlic Bread is a comforting main course pairing al dente spaghetti tossed in garlic olive oil with crisp, buttery garlic bread baked until golden and fragrant.
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Ingredients
For the Spaghetti
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 4 quarts water
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 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
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
For the Garlic Bread
- 1 loaf Italian bread about 24 inches
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 8 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder optional
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil 4 quarts of salted water, cook spaghetti 8 to 10 minutes until al dente, reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic with red pepper flakes for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
- Add spaghetti to the skillet, toss to coat, and stir in ½ cup pasta water, adding more as needed for a light sauce.
- Mix in parsley and Parmesan, season with salt and pepper, and toss until glossy and evenly coated.
- Combine softened butter, garlic, parsley, Parmesan, garlic powder if using, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Slice Italian bread lengthwise and spread garlic butter evenly over both halves.
- Bake at 375°F for 10 to 12 minutes until golden and bubbly, broiling briefly for extra crispness if desired.
- Cool slightly, slice the bread, and serve warm with the spaghetti and extra Parmesan.