Viral Infused Oil Pasta

Ingredients

• 4 oz pasta (any shape, such as spaghetti or rigatoni)
• 2 tbsp cooking oil (neutral oil or olive oil)
• 1 tsp garlic powder (for the infused oil)
• 1 tsp onion powder (for the infused oil)
• salt (to taste for pasta water and seasoning)

Steps

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

2. 2

   Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente.

3. 3

   While the pasta cooks, prepare the infused oil by combining the oil, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small pan or skillet.

4. 4

   Heat the oil mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, until the spices are fragrant and well-incorporated into the oil, being careful not to burn the powders.

5. 5

   Drain the pasta, reserving a small amount of pasta water if desired for sauce consistency.

6. 6

   Toss the cooked pasta with the infused oil until every strand or piece is thoroughly coated.

7. 7

   Serve immediately, seasoning with additional salt if needed.

Notes

The recipe relies on a specific infused oil technique mentioned in the comments involving garlic and onion powder. Adjust the ratio of powders to oil based on your flavor preference.

Nutrition per serving

• pasta
• infused oil
• quick meal
• vegetarian
• garlic
• onion