15-Minute Italian Pasta with Garlic Olive Oil Sauce That Will Hook You Instantly
A simple yet flavorful Italian pasta dish tossed in garlic-infused olive oil.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225g) spaghetti
- 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook spaghetti until al dente.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add sliced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté until garlic is golden.
- Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water.
- Toss pasta in the garlic oil mixture, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
- Season with salt and garnish with parsley and Parmesan.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for best flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes for preferred spice level.
- Add a splash of lemon juice for brightness.
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