Description
A simple and classic Italian pasta dish made with garlic, olive oil, and spaghetti, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 400g spaghetti
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 100ml extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese, optional, for serving
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced garlic and sauté until golden and fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Stir in the red pepper flakes and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.
- Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic oil mixture.
- If needed, add some reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce and coat the pasta evenly.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and optional Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality olive oil for the best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your heat preference.
- For a more authentic version, omit the Parmesan cheese.