Description
A simple yet flavorful Italian pasta dish that showcases garlic and olive oil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 6 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot and add a pinch of salt.
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add sliced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté until garlic is golden.
- Drain the spaghetti and add it to the pan with the garlic oil.
- Toss to combine and season with salt.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan, if desired.
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider adding anchovies or olives.
- 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: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: spaghetti, garlic, Italian, pasta, vegetarian