Description
A simple yet flavorful Italian dish made with garlic, olive oil, and chili flakes, perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g spaghetti
- 5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 100ml extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the sliced garlic and sauté until golden, making sure not to burn it.
- Add the red pepper flakes and sauté for an additional 30 seconds.
- Drain the spaghetti, reserving some cooking water, and add it to the skillet.
- Toss well to combine, adding reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Remove from heat, mix in chopped parsley, and season with salt to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
For a twist, you can add sautéed shrimp or vegetables. This dish is best enjoyed fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: spaghetti, Italian, quick recipe, garlic, vegetarian