Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
A quick and simple pasta dish featuring spaghetti tossed in sautéed garlic, olive oil, and red chili flakes, perfect for a cozy weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Spaghetti
- 4 cloves Fresh Garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp Red Chili Flakes
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black Pepper, freshly cracked, to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the minced garlic in olive oil over medium heat until golden and fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the red chili flakes to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Combine the drained spaghetti with the garlic and chili oil in the skillet, mixing well and adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and a crack of black pepper, tossing everything until well combined.
Notes
For a twist, add lemon zest, sautéed vegetables, or protein like grilled chicken or shrimp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: spaghetti, pasta, Italian cuisine, vegetarian, quick meal