Description
A delicious and comforting pasta dish made with garlic, olive oil, and fresh herbs, perfect for late-night cravings.
Ingredients
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- Spaghetti or Linguine
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 4 Garlic cloves
- Red Pepper Flakes
- Chopped Fresh Parsley
- Parmesan Cheese (grated)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a big pot of salted water to a boil, and cook your pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve about a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Prep the Garlic: While the pasta cooks, peel and slice your garlic thinly.
- Heat Oil and Garlic: In a large skillet, pour a generous amount of olive oil and gently sauté the sliced garlic over medium heat until golden brown.
- Add Red Pepper Flakes: Stir in the red pepper flakes and let them sizzle for just a moment.
- Combine With Pasta: Toss the drained pasta into the skillet with the garlic oil. Add a splash of the reserved pasta water.
- Add Fresh Herbs: Stir in the chopped parsley, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Finish With Cheese: Serve the pasta hot, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For extra creaminess, add a splash of cream or butter. Use fresh garlic for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg