Garlic Pasta
A simple yet flavorful dish featuring spaghetti tossed in garlic and olive oil, perfect for a quick meal.
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Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Ingredients
- 200 g spaghetti
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 60 ml olive oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped
- Parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic to the pan and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in red pepper flakes if using.
- Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.
- Add the drained spaghetti to the pan with garlic oil.
- Mix thoroughly to coat the pasta in the garlic oil.
- Add reserved pasta water if the pasta seems dry.
- Season with salt and toss in chopped parsley.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 2g