Spaghetti with Garlic Olive Oil and Chile Pepper Simple

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this effortlessly delicious Spaghetti with Garlic, Olive Oil, and Chile Pepper. This Italian-inspired classic, known as "Spaghetti Aglio e Olio," dazzles with its simplicity, requiring just 20 minutes from start to finish. Perfectly al dente spaghetti is tossed in a fragrant blend of golden, sautéed garlic, spicy red chile flakes, and luxurious extra-virgin olive oil. The optional finishing touches of fresh parsley and grated Parmesan take this dish to another level, making it a versatile choice for both quick meals and elegant entertaining. With minimal ingredients and incredible flavor, this is the ultimate pantry-friendly pasta recipe you’ll crave again and again!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 g Spaghetti
• 60 ml Extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 Garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp Red chile pepper flakes
• 1 tsp Salt
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
• 30 g Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

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 spaghetti.

Step 2

While the pasta cooks, heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the thinly sliced garlic to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes or until it just begins to turn golden. Be careful not to burn the garlic.

Step 4

Sprinkle the red chile pepper flakes into the skillet and stir for 30 seconds to release their flavor.

Step 5

Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta evenly in the garlic and chile-infused oil.

Step 6

If the pasta seems dry, add a tablespoon or two of the reserved pasta water until you reach the desired consistency.

Step 7

Season the dish with salt to taste and toss well.

Step 8

Serve immediately, garnishing with chopped fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(499.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1293.9

Total Fat 72.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 24mg	0%
Sodium 2821.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 125.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.5g	0%
Total Sugars 3.8g
Protein 34.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 378.3mg	0%
Iron 6.8mg	0%
Potassium 246.4mg	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: 50.5%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 38.7%