MEALGarlic Pasta
PROTEINChicken or Vegetarian
TIMING15 minutes prep / 20 minutes cook
SERVES4 servings
WHY IT WORKS

A better bottle for this meal

Build a garlic-forward pasta, keep the sauce base simple, and use Yamato Gold at the table for the final savory lift.

Yamato Gold brings a savory | umami | warm profile, which is why it works so naturally with this plate.

INGREDIENTS

What to grab

1 pound pasta
1 bottle Yamato Gold
Garlic and olive oil
Parmesan
Parsley or basil
Optional roasted chicken
Arugula salad
METHOD

How to build it

1

Cook the pasta and reserve a little pasta water for the pan.

2

Build a simple garlic and olive oil base, then toss the noodles until glossy.

3

Plate the pasta and finish with Yamato Gold, parmesan, and herbs.

4

Serve with a crisp salad so the meal stays balanced.

BEST SIDES

What to serve with it

Arugula saladPeppery greens keep the pasta from feeling flat.
Garlic breadA natural side when the bottle is already doing roasted-garlic work.
Roasted mushroomsAdds earthy depth without crowding the pasta.
FINISHING TOUCHES

How to land the plate

Use the sauce after plating so the garlic profile stays bright.
Lemon zest is a nice optional touch if the pasta needs a little lift.