Easy Garlic Spaghetti
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this Easy Garlic Spaghetti recipe, a simple yet flavorful dish that’s ready in just 25 minutes! Featuring perfectly al dente spaghetti tossed in a golden garlic and olive oil sauce, this recipe is elevated with a hint of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. Fresh chopped parsley adds a pop of color and brightness, while optional grated Parmesan offers a creamy, savory finish. The secret to its silky texture lies in incorporating reserved pasta water, ensuring every bite is coated in garlicky goodness. With only a handful of pantry staples and minimal effort required, this quick garlic spaghetti is the ultimate comfort food for busy nights, perfect for serving up to four hungry diners.
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Ingredients
- 400 grams spaghetti
- 60 milliliters olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 50 grams parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
- 120 milliliters pasta water
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 120 milliliters of pasta water before draining the pasta.
Step 2
While the spaghetti cooks, thinly slice the garlic cloves.
Step 3
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once warm, add the sliced garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden (be careful not to burn it).
Step 4
Add the red pepper flakes to the skillet and stir for about 30 seconds to release their flavor.
Step 5
Lower the heat and add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet along with the reserved pasta water. Toss everything together using tongs to evenly coat the spaghetti with the garlic and olive oil mixture.
Step 6
Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt, if needed.
Step 7
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped parsley.
Step 8
Serve immediately, garnished with grated parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 659.2 grams (659.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1391 |
| Total Fat 74.80g | 96% |
| Saturated Fat 18.70g | 94% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.40g | |
| Cholesterol 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium 3134mg | 136% |
| Total Carbohydrate 133.60g | 49% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.30g | 30% |
| Total Sugars 3.90g | |
| Protein 43.80g | 88% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 644mg | 50% |
| Iron 8mg | 43% |
| Potassium 401mg | 9% |
Source of Calories