Ingredients
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- 8 oz (225g) spaghetti or linguine
- 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic and sauté until golden, about 2 minutes. Stir in red pepper flakes if using.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic oil. If needed, add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
- Season with salt to taste and garnish with fresh parsley and Parmesan if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use high-quality olive oil for the best flavor.
- Do not let the garlic burn—it will turn bitter.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg