Easy Garlic Olive Oil Pasta
A classic, simple pasta dish featuring spaghetti tossed in a rich garlic and olive oil sauce, perfect for weeknights and packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, grated, minced, or thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Boil the pasta: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add in 1½ tablespoons (20 grams) of salt. Once boiling, add the spaghetti and stir to prevent sticking. Cook until al dente (about 8-10 minutes), then reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest in a colander.
- Infuse the olive oil: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook gently for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and golden (not brown).
- Combine the pasta and sauce: Add drained spaghetti into the skillet with the garlic oil. Toss, adding reserved pasta water gradually until you reach a creamy consistency.
- Spice it up: Sprinkle in red pepper flakes and season with salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste.
- Dress with parsley: Stir in the chopped parsley for a fresh burst of flavor.
- Plate and enjoy: Serve immediately, drizzling with extra olive oil if desired and top with grated Parmesan or lemon zest, if you like.
Notes
Feel free to customize with protein or vegetables. Use high-quality olive oil for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pasta, garlic, olive oil, quick meal, vegetarian, Italian
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