Simple Garlic Pasta

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this *Simple Garlic Pasta* recipe—a quick and flavorful dish that’s bursting with the comforting aroma of garlic and a hint of heat from red chili flakes. Ready in just 25 minutes, this minimalist yet indulgent pasta combines al dente spaghetti with golden, sautéed garlic infused in rich olive oil, accented by fresh parsley and a generous sprinkle of parmesan cheese. Perfect for two, this fuss-free recipe is ideal for busy evenings or impromptu gatherings, offering a restaurant-quality meal with ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen. Serve it as a standalone dish or pair it with a crisp side salad for a satisfying, Italian-inspired experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 200 grams spaghetti
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 30 grams parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the rest and set the pasta aside.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooking, peel and finely slice the garlic cloves. Chop the fresh parsley and grate the parmesan cheese.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden and fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.

Step 4

Add the red chili flakes to the skillet and stir for 30 seconds to release their flavor.

Step 5

Lower the heat to medium-low and add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet. Toss to coat the pasta evenly in the garlic and oil mixture.

Step 6

Gradually add the reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until the pasta is well coated and the sauce reaches your desired consistency.

Step 7

Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Toss well to combine.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the grated parmesan cheese and chopped parsley, tossing gently to mix.

Step 9

Serve the garlic pasta immediately, garnished with extra parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(295.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	837.1

Total Fat 52.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 26.7mg	0%
Sodium 1382.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 68.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.7g	0%
Total Sugars 2.0g
Protein 22.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 323.9mg	0%
Iron 4.4mg	0%
Potassium 220.2mg	0%

*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: 56.7%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 32.6%