Description
Savor the rich flavors of this Easy Garlic Spaghetti, a quick and delightful dish ready in just 25 minutes. With perfectly cooked al dente pasta enveloped in a buttery garlic sauce, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet experience. Ideal for busy weeknights or impressing dinner guests, it’s versatile enough to customize with your favorite veggies or proteins.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Boil the Pasta: In a large pot, bring salted water to a rolling boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Stir occasionally.
- 2. Sauté the Garlic: While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- 3. Add Spice: Stir in red pepper flakes and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- 4. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Reserve some pasta water before draining spaghetti. Toss drained spaghetti into the skillet with garlic oil, gradually adding reserved water until you achieve the desired sauce consistency.
- 5. Add Freshness and Seasoning: Mix in chopped parsley along with salt and pepper to taste.
- 6. Serve Immediately: Plate your Easy Garlic Spaghetti warm, garnished with extra parsley or parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 250g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg