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    Pasta with Garlic and Olive Oil

    Published: May 27, 2010 Last updated: Apr 25, 2022 by Shelby Law Ruttan · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    A simple pasta recipe with cooked spaghetti is tossed with garlic and red pepper flakes that have been sauteed in olive oil makes a delicious side dish to any of your favorite proteins, .
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    A side dish recipe worthy of any Italian kitchen, Pasta with Garlic and Olive Oil is a simple recipe with the aroma of garlic fried in olive oil and a touch of red chili pepper flakes.

    This is a simple homemade pasta dish that is budget friendly and satisfying. Easy to make on those nights when you need a last minute dish to go with your main protein.

    A forkful of pasta cooked and tossed with garlic and olive oil and flecks of red pepper flakes.
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    • ❤️ Why you'll love it
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🥄 Equipment
    • 🥫Storage
    • 📖 Variations
    • 💭 Tips
    • 📚 Related Recipes
    • 🍽 Serve with…
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ❤️ Why you'll love it

    ✔️ The garlic olive oil is a fragrant dish bursting with flavors and just a touch of heat.
    ✔️ It is an easy pasta recipe without red sauce, putting variety into your pasta recipes.
    ✔️ It can easily become a main dish by adding cooked chicken or shrimp along with some fresh spinach and tomatoes!

    🥘 Ingredients

    Extra virgin olive oil
    Garlic cloves
    Crushed red pepper flakes
    Bow tie pasta
    Fresh parsley leaves
    Freshly grated parmesan cheese

    Olive oil and whole garlic bulbs on a wooden cutting board.

    🔪 Instructions

    1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook the pasta until it is al dente.
    2. In a large skillet over medium-low heat, add the oil, garlic, chili flakes, and a pinch of salt and bring the garlic to a sizzle. Shaking the skillet occasionally, cooking for 3 minutes, until the garlic just until it turns golden. Turn off the heat if the pasta is still cooking.
    3. When the pasta is done, drain it, reserving a bit of the pasta water. Reheat the garlic and oil mixture briefly if necessary.
    4. Dress the pasta with the olive oil garlic sauce, adding a little more oil or some of the cooking water if it seems dry. Adjust the seasoning if needed, then toss with parsley and sprinkle with fresh parmesan cheese. (if using)

    🥄 Equipment

    Large pot
    Strainer
    Tongs

    Cooked spaghetti noodles being removed from the pot.

    🥫Storage

    Store leftover pasta in the refrigerator up to 5 days.

    📖 Variations

    • Use your favorite pasta, spaghetti or linguini works great in this recipe also
    • Toss the pasta with garlic and oil and broccoli.
    • Substitute browned butter for the olive oil.
    • Stir a tablespoon of butter into the sauce for a creamy olive oil pasta sauce.
    • Add 1 cup of halved cherry tomatoes for pasta with olive oil and tomatoes.

    💭 Tips

    • Use a good quality extra virgin olive oil as this is being used as part of the sauce.

    📚 Related Recipes

    If your looking for a protein packed meal, try these Chicken Tenders in Garlic Tomato Sauce.

    Seafood is the star of this Peppery Shrimp Linguine.

    Shrimp with Spinach and Pasta is a healthier version made with low carb pasta.

    If creamy pasta is what you crave, try this Creamy Chicken Linguine.

    For a spicy treat, try this Shrimp Fra Diavolo.

    🍽 Serve with…

    This recipe serves 8 as a side dish, but can be served as a main dish for 4 people by adding 1 pound of your preferred cooked protein. Shrimp, chicken, scallops are excellent additions

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    Pasta with Garlic and Olive Oil

    Shelby Law Ruttan
    A simple pasta recipe with cooked spaghetti is tossed with garlic and red pepper flakes that have been sauteed in olive oil makes a delicious side dish to any of your favorite proteins, .
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 8
    Calories 294 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
    • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    • 1 pound dry spaghetti
    • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley leaves , optional

    Instructions
     

    • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook the pasta until it is al dente according to package instructions.
    • In a large skillet over medium-low heat, add the oil, garlic, chili flakes, and a pinch of salt and bring the garlic to a sizzle. Shaking the skillet occasionally, cooking for 3 minutes, until the garlic just until it turns golden. Turn off the heat if the pasta is still cooking.
    • When the pasta is done, drain it, reserving a bit of the pasta water. Reheat the garlic and oil mixture briefly if necessary.
    • Dress the pasta with the olive oil garlic sauce, adding a little more oil or some of the cooking water if it seems dry. Adjust the seasoning if needed, then toss with parsley and sprinkle with fresh parmesan cheese. (if using)

    Nutrition

    Calories: 294kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 153mgPotassium: 139mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 74IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
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    About Shelby Law Ruttan

    Shelby is the author/owner of Grumpy's Honeybunch. Established in 2007, she shares and preserves family recipes as well as recipes for cooking light and keto. She has authored the One-Pot Paleo Cookbook and The Pescatarian Keto Cookbook. She is an experienced, self-taught home cook who loves to share recipes with others. She also authors the websites Honeybunch Hunts and The Best Vegetarian Recipes. You can see her work on websites such as Veal Made Easy, Parade, Community Table, SoFab Food, Yummly, and FoodGawker.

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    1. ohtastensee

      May 31, 2010 at 1:37 am

      Love the pasta..simple and garlicky...

      Reply
    2. Kim

      May 30, 2010 at 9:30 pm

      The bowties are very popular at my house too. I bet it was gobbled up very quickly. Looks delicious 🙂

      Reply
    3. Debinhawaii

      May 30, 2010 at 12:13 am

      A beautiful and simple dish to let the garlic shine through. Great pick!

      Reply
    4. Claudia

      May 29, 2010 at 10:14 pm

      I love the little bowties, and with all that parsley and garlic, so good and good for you too.

      Reply
    5. girlichef

      May 29, 2010 at 6:25 pm

      Yum, this was a great choice...sounds simple and delicious! And the bowties are pretty 😉

      Reply
    6. pigpigscorner

      May 28, 2010 at 10:57 am

      Simple and delicious!

      Reply
    7. Holly

      May 28, 2010 at 2:02 am

      MmmmYum this looks and sounds delish!

      Reply
    8. Joanne

      May 27, 2010 at 11:51 pm

      I love linguine but bow ties definitely do this classic justice. What a great dish!

      Reply
    9. Mags

      May 27, 2010 at 11:22 pm

      Two garlic breaths cancel each other out, so as long as you don't kiss anyone but Grumpy, no one's the wiser!

      Reply
    10. pegasuslegend

      May 27, 2010 at 9:53 pm

      looks beautiful thats all I use is garlic....perfect!

      Reply
    11. Cristine

      May 27, 2010 at 6:51 pm

      Looks beautiful and sounds delicious!

      Reply
    12. 5 Star Foodie

      May 27, 2010 at 3:44 pm

      The garlicky flavor sounds terrific! I've been making lots of dishes with garlic lately because my daughter finally admitted that garlic is not really spicy but flavorful and likes it 🙂

      Reply
    13. Cathy

      May 27, 2010 at 3:30 pm

      Love the garlic and a little kick from the pepper. This is a perfect side dish for summertime barbecues.

      Reply
    14. Gera @ SweetsFoodsBlog

      May 27, 2010 at 3:21 pm

      My comfort garlicky food that I eat several times per month love this recipe!

      I kill the garlic breath with minty desserts 🙂

      Cheers,

      Gera

      Reply
    15. bellini valli

      May 27, 2010 at 3:19 pm

      It is pretty and as long as Grumpy is eating the garlic-infused dish too it is all good:D

      Reply
    16. Kait

      May 27, 2010 at 3:03 pm

      Simple and delicious. We have a rule in our house. If one person eats garlic, the other person has to eat some too 🙂

      Reply

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