Description
A simple and flavorful pasta dish with garlic, olive oil, and chili flakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 g (14 oz) Spaghetti
- 4 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 6 cloves Garlic (thinly sliced)
- ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (or to taste)
- ¼ cup Fresh Parsley (chopped, for garnish)
- Salt (for the pasta water)
- Optional: Grated Parmesan Cheese (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté until garlic is golden but not burnt.
- Drain the pasta, reserving a small cup of pasta water.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the garlic oil mixture, adding a splash of pasta water if needed.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and optional Parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
- Reserve pasta water to adjust consistency.
- Serve hot for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: spaghetti, garlic, olive oil, aglio e olio, Italian pasta, quick meal