Garlic Linguine

Simple, elegant, and bursting with flavor, this Garlic Linguine recipe is the ultimate weeknight dinner for pasta lovers. Featuring perfectly cooked linguine coated in a luscious olive oil and garlic sauce, this dish gets a kick of heat from red pepper flakes and is finished with freshly grated Parmesan and vibrant parsley. With just 25 minutes from start to finish and a short list of pantry staples, this quick and easy pasta recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor in no time. Plus, the addition of reserved pasta water ensures a silky sauce that clings beautifully to every strand of linguine. Perfect as a satisfying main course or a versatile side dish, Garlic Linguine is a delightful blend of rich, garlicky goodness and comforting simplicity.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 oz Linguine pasta
• 6 Garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 4 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 0.5 tsp Red pepper flakes
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 2 tbsp Parsley, fresh and chopped
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
• 0.5 cup Pasta water

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 1 teaspoon of salt.

Step 2

Cook the linguine until al dente according to the package instructions, typically about 9-12 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining the pasta.

Step 3

While the pasta is cooking, heat 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the thinly sliced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and golden, but not burned.

Step 5

Sprinkle in the red pepper flakes and cook for an additional 30 seconds to bloom the flavor.

Step 6

Add the cooked linguine directly into the skillet with the garlic and oil, tossing to coat evenly.

Step 7

Slowly pour in the reserved pasta water, a little at a time, to help the sauce cling to the pasta while tossing.

Step 8

Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Step 9

Remove from heat and sprinkle the freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley over the pasta. Toss to combine.

Step 10

Serve immediately with additional Parmesan cheese on the side, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	669.9 grams (669.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2015

Total Fat 97.50g	125%
Saturated Fat 29.40g	147%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 275mg	92%
Sodium 5454mg	237%
Total Carbohydrate 197.30g	72%
Dietary Fiber 9.50g	34%
Total Sugars 8.20g
Protein 82.80g	166%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1428mg	110%
Iron 13mg	74%
Potassium 875mg	19%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.9%

Protein: 16.6%

Carbs: 39.5%