Description
A simple yet flavorful pasta dish made with garlic, olive oil, and red pepper flakes, perfect for a budget-friendly meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 6 cloves garlic, sliced
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook until the garlic is golden but not burned.
- Toss the drained spaghetti in the skillet to coat with the oil and garlic.
- Stir in the chopped parsley and season with salt to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, avoid burning the garlic and adjust the spice level with red pepper flakes. You can add protein or vegetables for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: spaghetti, aglio e olio, pasta, Italian, quick meals, vegetarian