Description
A simple yet delicious Italian pasta dish made with garlic, olive oil, and red pepper flakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g spaghetti
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, finely sliced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- Parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti: Boil a large pot of salted water. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water and then drain the spaghetti.
- Prepare the oil and garlic: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the sliced garlic. Cook the garlic gently until it starts to turn golden brown.
- Add red pepper flakes: Stir in the red pepper flakes and cook for about 30 seconds to infuse the oil with spice.
- Combine pasta and garlic mixture: Add the drained spaghetti straight to the skillet. Toss the pasta in the garlic oil mixture, ensuring it is well coated. If the pasta seems dry, gradually add some reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat. Season with salt to taste. Top with chopped parsley and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if using. Serve immediately.
Notes
Be careful not to burn the garlic while cooking it to avoid a bitter taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauteing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg