Pasta with Garlic and Olive Oil
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, .
Servings 8
Calories 294kcal
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: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 74IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
