Description
A classic Italian dish that is quick and easy to prepare, featuring spaghetti with garlic and olive oil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g spaghetti
- 4 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the spaghetti until al dente, according to package instructions.
- While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Cook until the garlic is golden, about 2 minutes.
- Once the spaghetti is done, reserve a cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss well with the garlic oil. If the pasta looks dry, add some reserved pasta water.
- Season with salt to taste and toss in the fresh parsley.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Use fresh garlic for the best flavor. Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg