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 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the garlic slices.
- Cook the garlic until golden brown, about 2 minutes, then add the red pepper flakes.
- Drain the pasta, reserving some cooking water, and add the spaghetti to the skillet.
- Toss the pasta in the garlic oil, adding a little reserved water if needed to coat the pasta.
- Season with salt and stir in the chopped parsley.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For a twist, you can add shrimp or vegetables like spinach or zucchini.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: spaghetti, Aglio e Olio, Italian pasta, quick recipe