Pasta With Basil, Parsley And Lime - Testing

https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/side/pasta-side/elbow-pasta-with-basil-parsley-and-lime.html

1 - Another good recipe, and I'd like to add hot pepper flakes to it to see.

2 - Good again, but I'd like to figure out how much salt. I mean, adding salt is fine, but I'd like to get closer to the actual amount that makes the flavors start to pop. I also want to know if there is a name in Italian for these kinds of noodles-in-oil type dishes.

4 garlic cloves, chopped

A pinch of red pepper flakes

4 Tbsp olive oil

¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped

1lb spaghettini

12 oz macaroni, elbow

¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

1 lime, juiced and rind grated

salt and pepper to taste

1. Bring the water to boil. 
2. Add the pasta. While the pasta cooks, everything else can get prepared.
3. Heat the garlic and red pepper flakes in the olive oil until golden, then remove from the heat and allow to cool for about a minute before you add the basil.
4. The basil should wilt (not fry) in the hot oil and go bright green and glossy.
5. Cook the pasta until al dente then drain.
6. Toss with the garlic & basil mixture.
7. Add the fresh parsley, grated lime and the lime juice.
8. Season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.