Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Easy Garlic Spaghetti, ready in just 25 minutes! This delightful dish features perfectly cooked al dente pasta tossed in fragrant sautéed garlic and rich olive oil, finished with a sprinkle of parmesan and fresh parsley. Ideal for busy weeknights or spontaneous gatherings, this recipe promises to satisfy your cravings with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a rolling boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente according to package instructions.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Stir in red pepper flakes and cook for another 30 seconds, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Drain the spaghetti, reserving some pasta water. Add it to the skillet with garlic and oil.
- Off heat, mix in parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. If necessary, add reserved pasta water for desired creaminess.
- Plate the spaghetti immediately, topping with extra parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 423
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 305mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider tossing in vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes. - To store leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat gently on the stove with a splash of olive oil.