Garlic Pasta
Indulge in the aromatic delight of garlic pasta, a dish that brings the comforting essence of Italian cuisine to your table.
Ingredients
- 200 g spaghetti or linguine
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 60 ml olive oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- If using, add red pepper flakes to the skillet and stir well.
- Once the pasta is al dente, reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet with garlic oil.
- Toss the pasta in the skillet to coat it with the garlic oil.
- Add reserved pasta water gradually until the desired consistency is reached.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 15gFat: 20gFiber: 2g
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