Description
A simple and flavorful dish made with pasta, garlic, and olive oil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g spaghetti
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 60ml extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions in salted water.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add sliced garlic and red pepper flakes to the pan, sauté until garlic is golden.
- Drain the pasta and reserve some pasta water.
- Add cooked pasta to the pan with garlic oil.
- Toss together, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
- Season with salt and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use whole wheat or gluten-free pasta for a healthier option.
- Adjust garlic quantity based on preference.
- Pair with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Italian Pasta, Garlic Olive Oil Sauce, Simple Pasta Recipe