Description
A simple yet flavorful Italian pasta dish made with garlic, olive oil, and chili flakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g spaghetti
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 100ml extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until the garlic is golden brown, about 2 minutes.
- Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- Toss the drained spaghetti in the skillet with garlic oil, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a sauce.
- Season with salt and top with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
For a milder version, reduce the amount of red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: spaghetti, Italian, pasta, garlic, quick meal