Best Garlic And Cheese Pasta Recipes

GRILLED GARLIC BREAD WITH BASIL AND PARMESAN GARLIC, CHEESE AND BASIL ON BREAD IS A CLASSIC TO GO WITH PASTA, BUT THIS RECIPE IS MADE ON THE GRILL. WITH FEW INGREDIENTS (AND THINGS TO CARRY), IT CAN B

Steps:

• Light a grill or turn heat to high. Drizzle both sides of bread with olive oil and grill for 2 to 3 minutes without turning, until one side is crisp and beginning to char. Remove bread from grill and rub grilled side thoroughly with the cut garlic. Evenly distribute Parmesan on the grilled side and return toast to the grill, cheese side up. Close lid and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Transfer to a cutting board, slice each piece of toast in half and serve garnished with basil leaves.

PASTA WITH BREAD CRUMBS, CHEESE, GARLIC AND RED PEPPER FLAKES

Steps:

• Boil a large pot of water, add lots of salt, cook the pasta until al dente, reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water and drain.
• While waiting for the water to boil, mince the garlic, chop the basil and parsley and grate the cheese.
• While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil to medium low in a large, deep skillet and sauté the garlic and red pepper flakes for about 8 minutes (do not let the garlic brown, it should be golden).
• Take 1/2 cups of cooked pasta water and add it to the garlic mixture.
• Drain the pasta, add it and the chopped herbs to the garlic mixture and toss well.
• Place the pasta in a large serving bowl and add the grated cheese and bread crumbs.
• Toss well and adjust to your taste. You might like to add a little more olive oil, red pepper, salt or pepper.
• Enjoy!

CRISPY BACON AND GARLIC CREAM CHEESE PASTA

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in salted boling water according to packet instructions.
• Grill the bacon until crisp, then chop into little pieces.
• In a small pan on a low heat, mix together garlic cream cheese and cream, stirring until smooth, add garlic salt and black pepper. Adding more or less for personal taste.
• Add bacon and peas to sauce mix, and keep stirring on a low heat till peas are warm. Set aside to thicken for 2 minutes.
• Drain pasta.
• Mix pasta and the sauce together, and serve.

GARLIC AND CHEESE PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Reduce heat to a simmer; stir in the garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic releases it's flavor, about 10 minutes. Don't let the garlic brown, keep the heat low.
• Drain pasta; place in a mixing bowl. Toss with the garlic butter until pasta is well coated. Add cheese and parsley and toss until combined.