Gluten-Free Spaghetti with Garlic and Olive Oil (Spaghetti Aglio e Olio) — Easy Gluten-Free Cooking

InstructionsTransfer the frozen green beans to the countertop to thaw while you are preparing the spaghetti.Add 2 quarts (8 cups) of water and 2 teaspoons of salt to the saucepan or stockpot. Stir to dissolve the salt into the water. Cover the saucepan or stockpot with its lid. Heat the water on medium high heat until the water boils, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer.Peel the garlic cloves and slice them thinly into small slivers of garlic.Add the olive oil, the red pepper flakes, and the garlic to the skillet. Stir to coat the garlic with the oil. Sauté the garlic on medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is soft. When the garlic is soft turn off the heat and cover the skillet with its lid.Break the spaghetti in half. When the salted water is boiling add the spaghetti in a criss-cross pattern to the boiling water. Use a fork to separate the spaghetti strands, stirring occasionally until the spaghetti has softened and does not stick to itself. Adjust the heat so that the spaghetti simmers gently. Simmer the spaghetti, uncovered, until it is cooked to your taste.While the spaghetti is cooking juice the lemon. Set aside the lemon juice.Grate the Parmesan cheese (if not using pre-grated cheese).When the spaghetti is cooked to your taste drain it in the colander. Rinse the spaghetti with hot water and allow it to drain thoroughly.While the spaghetti is draining add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and the parsley flakes to the oil and garlic mixture in the skillet. Stir to combine.Add the thawed green beans to the oil and garlic mixture. Stir to combine. Cover the skillet with its lid. Heat the green beans on medium heat until they are tender crisp. Stir occasionally. Do not overcook.When the green beans are tender crisp add the drained pasta to the skillet. Toss the pasta with the garlic and green beans. Heat for a few minutes to warm the pasta. Stir occasionally.When the pasta has been heated thoroughly sprinkle the Parmesan cheese on the pasta. Toss the pasta again to distribute the cheese. Serve immediately.