Description
A simple and classic Italian pasta dish made with garlic, olive oil, and chili flakes, delivering bold flavor with minimal ingredients.
Ingredients
- 400 g spaghetti
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 80 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt (for pasta water)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (for sauce, or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 50 ml reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti until al dente. Reserve 50 ml pasta water before draining.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-low heat.
- Add sliced garlic and cook gently until lightly golden.
- Add chili flakes and stir briefly to release flavor.
- Add drained spaghetti to the pan and toss to coat in the oil.
- Pour in reserved pasta water and mix to create a silky sauce.
- Season with salt and black pepper and toss again.
- Remove from heat, add parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Cook garlic gently to avoid bitterness.
- Use high-quality olive oil for best flavor.
- Adjust chili flakes to control spice level.
- Add vegetables or protein for variation.
- Best served fresh for optimal taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
