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 chili flakes
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot with salt, then cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced garlic and chili flakes, sauté until garlic is golden brown.
- Toss cooked spaghetti into the skillet, mixing well with the garlic oil.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add anchovies or capers to the garlic oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: spaghetti, aglio e olio, Italian pasta, quick meal