Garlic and Olive Oil Pasta
Spaghetti with Garlic and Oil is a simple dish. High-quality olive oil, fresh garlic, and red pepper flakes coat perfectly cooked spaghetti. It's a quick side to meat mains.
Servings: 6
Calories: 303kcal
Equipment
- Deep Saute Skillet
- Stainless Steel Medium Stockpot
Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghetti reserve 1 cup of pasta water
- Water for boiling pasta
- 1 teaspoon Salt for boiling pasta
- 6 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 6 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 tablespoon Parsley freshly chopped
- ½ tablespoon Red pepper flakes Optional
- ½ cup Parmesan fresh shaved
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat water on high to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until liking (7-8 minutes or al dente).8 ounces spaghetti, Water, 1 teaspoon Salt
- Reserve about ½ cup of the starchy pasta water before draining.
- Drain the spaghetti and set aside in a medium bowl or colander.
- While the spaghetti cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.6 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Add the sliced garlic and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until fragrant and lightly golden brown. Be careful not to burn the garlic.6 cloves Garlic
- Add the drained spaghetti, reserved pasta water, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the pan with the garlic and olive oil.
- Toss everything together to coat the pasta evenly. Season with salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley (if using) and Parmesan cheese (if using). Serve immediately and enjoy!2 tablespoon Parsley, ½ tablespoon Red pepper flakes
Notes
- Opt for a good quality extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor.
- Watch the garlic closely while sautéing to prevent burning. Burnt garlic will result in a bitter taste.
- The starchy pasta water helps create a silky and flavorful sauce that coats the pasta perfectly.
- For the best flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese over pre-shredded varieties.
Nutrition
Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 536mg | Potassium: 125mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 375IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 1mg
