Spaghetti Garlic Bread Delicious Easy (Recipe for Printing)

Perfect for late winter gatherings or comfort food cravings, this spaghetti with garlic bread highlights classic Italian flavors using butter, parsley, and Parmesan. Save & click.

# What You Need:

→ Spaghetti

01 - 1 pound spaghetti
02 - 4 quarts water
03 - 2 tablespoons salt, plus additional to taste
04 - 1/4 cup olive oil
05 - 6 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
07 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
08 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
09 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Garlic Bread

10 - 1 Italian bread loaf, approximately 24 inches long
11 - 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
12 - 8 cloves garlic, minced
13 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
14 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
15 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, optional
16 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons salt.
02 - Add spaghetti to the boiling water. Cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain spaghetti in a colander.
03 - While spaghetti cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, if using. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
04 - Transfer drained spaghetti to the skillet with garlic oil. Toss to combine. Add 1/2 cup reserved pasta water and toss again. Add additional pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, to reach the desired consistency.
05 - Add chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese to the pasta. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss until cheese is melted and sauce has a creamy texture.
06 - In a medium bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, grated Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder if using. Season with salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
07 - Cut the Italian bread lengthwise into two long halves.
08 - Generously spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over both cut sides of the bread.
09 - Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
10 - Arrange bread halves, cut-side up, on a baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and butter is melted and bubbly.
11 - Broil bread for 1-2 minutes to achieve a crisp, golden surface. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
12 - Let the bread cool slightly, then slice into individual serving pieces.
13 - Divide spaghetti among plates. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley, if desired.
14 - Serve immediately with warm garlic bread alongside.

# Extra Tips:

01 - For enhanced flavor, toast the bread until crisp under the broiler, but watch closely to avoid burning.

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