Italian Pasta with Garlic Olive Oil Sauce: The Easy Comfort Dish
Delicious Italian pasta dish perfect for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 grams spaghetti
- 5 cloves garlic, sliced
- 60 ml olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the sliced garlic.
- Sauté the garlic until it is golden brown, being careful not to burn it.
- Add the red pepper flakes and stir for 30 seconds.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet, tossing to coat.
- Season with salt and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add grated Parmesan cheese.
- This dish can be made in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0 grams
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 10 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Italian, pasta, garlic, olive oil, sauce, easy, comfort food