Garlicky Spaghetti with Green Olives and Almonds

Name: Garlicky Spaghetti with Green Olives and Almonds
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon, minced garlic; 1/4 cup, extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon, red pepper flakes; 1 pound, spaghetti; , Salt and pepper; 1 cup, green olives, chopped fine; 1 tablespoon, lemon juice; 1 ounce, Pecorino Romano cheese, grated (1/2 cup), plus extra for serving; 1/2 cup, sliced almonds, toasted

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated March/April 2016

Main Courses

Pasta

Weeknight

SERVES4

TIME1 hour

Garlicky Spaghetti with Green Olives and Almonds

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

The key to a flavor-packed spaghetti made from pantry ingredients is making the most of the garlic. We mince our garlic to make sure that all of it cooks at the same rate. Toasting the garlic over low heat in ¼ cup of extra-virgin olive oil...

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