Description
A simple and flavorful Italian pasta dish made with garlic, olive oil, and red pepper flakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g spaghetti
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 60ml extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente; reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add sliced garlic.
- Sauté garlic until golden brown, being careful not to burn it.
- Add red pepper flakes and salt, and stir for 30 seconds.
- Toss in the cooked spaghetti and a bit of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce, mixing well.
- Remove from heat and stir in fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately with grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
Adjust the spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg