Description
A quick and flavorful spaghetti dish featuring garlic and olive oil, perfect for busy weeknights.
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.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook until the garlic is golden but not burned.
- Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet. Toss well 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
Make sure to watch the garlic closely while cooking to prevent burning.
- 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: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: spaghetti, garlic, olive oil, vegetarian, quick meal