Description
Experience the comforting embrace of Garlic and Oil Pasta, where minimal ingredients transform into a flavorful masterpiece in just 20 minutes. This dish features perfectly cooked pasta coated in a golden garlic-infused olive oil, enhanced with a pinch of red pepper flakes and fresh parsley. Ideal for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this recipe is simple yet sophisticated, promising satisfaction with every bite.
Ingredients
- Spaghetti or linguine
- Fresh garlic (6 cloves)
- Extra virgin olive oil (1/2 cup)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley (1 handful)
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot, adding salt until it tastes like the sea. Cook pasta until al dente as per package instructions.
- While pasta cooks, peel and thinly slice garlic cloves.
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and sauté garlic for 2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining the pasta, then combine it with the garlic oil mixture in the skillet.
- Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to taste. Adjust sauce consistency using reserved pasta water if needed.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg