Description
A simple and classic Italian pasta dish made with garlic, olive oil, and chili flakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g spaghetti
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the sliced garlic and chili flakes, cooking until the garlic is golden but not browned.
- Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
- Add the pasta to the pan with the garlic oil, tossing to coat.
- If needed, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to help the sauce cling to the pasta.
- Season with salt and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality olive oil for the best flavor.
- Do not let the garlic burn, as it will turn bitter.
- Adjust the amount of chili flakes to suit your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg