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Okay any people here that cook? I'm gonna make garlic sauce pasta but

My mum thinks that using 40 cloves is too much for one 400g (uncooked) of pasta. Is that true? I mean the recipe uses 20 for 1 cup pasta that's 100grams.

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MrBlueGuy

You can never have too much garlic!

turningthekeys · 31-35, F

@MrBlueGuy Ikrrrr people don't understand

ScarletWitch · 31-35, F

turningthekeys · 31-35, F

@ScarletWitch Lmao

KiwiBird · 36-40, F

That does sound a fair it. Check the recipe...some garlic is stronger than others...perhaps use half that and taste test your way...can always add more.

CrazyMusicLover · 31-35

It if were me...goodbye gallbladder. 😅

Gusman · 61-69, M

Far too much Garlic.
Average is 2 cloves per serve of pasta.
400 grams Raw pasta equals about 5 serves.
10 Cloves Garlic, for more Garlicky flavour? add 15 Cloves.
But if you really enjoy Garlic, as do your friends, then go with 20 to 30 Cloves.

littlepuppywantanewlife · 31-35, M

@Gusman even 20-30 is too much. The max should be 10. But generally people add only 5-6

Gusman · 61-69, M

@littlepuppywantanewlife I agree. But her recipe calls for 20 cloves.
Plus there are many Pasta recipes that call for 30 cloves

turningthekeys · 31-35, F

@Gusman Yeah I reduced the number of cloves and it ended up being too little. It's amazing how food works - I don't understand it!!

4meAndyou · F

It sounds correct. Your mother is probably worried that it will be too much. Taste it after adding 30 cloves, and it will probably not be garlicky enough.

turningthekeys · 31-35, F

@4meAndyou True. I should've followed the recipe.

littlepuppywantanewlife · 31-35, M

Yes. That's too much

OogieBoogie · F

You don't know till you try - that's part of what cooking is all about.

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OogieBoogie · F

@turningthekeys also - one thing I've read about garlic is: the taste becomes sweeter and more mellow the longer you cook it.

I happen to like the taste of garlic - I put it on toast 😆

So I always put my garlic in last (to a recipe) if I can.

There's no harm in adding more crushed up garlic at the end if it isnt enough 🤷‍♀️

turningthekeys · 31-35, F

@OogieBoogie That's good information!! I'll experiment with garlic again! :)

OogieBoogie · F

@turningthekeys don't ever be afraid to experiment - that's how one learns to cook 😊

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