Description
Enjoy a delightful bowl of Easy Garlic Spaghetti, infused with aromatic garlic and fresh herbs, all ready in just 25 minutes. This quick and satisfying dish is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing unexpected guests. Tossed with olive oil, Parmesan, and a pinch of red pepper flakes, it transports you to an Italian trattoria right from your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook spaghetti until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss with garlic oil until evenly coated.
- Mix in parsley, Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes. Use reserved pasta water for creaminess if needed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 10mg