Garlic Freaks Pasta

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Garlic lovers, stand up and be proud! (and carry altoids)

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 425.

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Wrap garlic head in foil , or place in garlic roaster.

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Roast until soft and golden , about 1 hour.

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Let cool , trim.

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Transfer to small bowl.

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Set aside.

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Cook pasta until al dente.

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Drain , and run under cold water to stop cooking.

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Thinly slice five cloves of unroasted garlic.

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Finely chop remaining three cloves.

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Heat oil over medium heat in large skillet.

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Add sliced garlic.

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Toast until golden and crisp.

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Remove garlic with slotted spoon.

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Set aside.

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Add chopped garlic.

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Saut until translucent , about 1 1 / 2 minutes.

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Add roasted garlic and white wine.

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Let simmer about 3 minutes.

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Add pasta , parsley , red pepper , and salt and pepper to taste.

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Toss.

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Serve sprinkled with toasted garlic slivers.

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Grate parmesan over each serving.

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Ingredients

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garlic, garlic cloves, spaghetti, olive oil, dry white wine, fresh flat-leaf parsley, red pepper flakes, salt & freshly ground black pepper, parmesan cheese