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Garlic Spaghetti (Garlic and Olive Oil Pasta)
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Garlic Spaghetti (Garlic and Olive Oil Pasta)

Garlic spaghetti is one of the easiest pasta dishes you’ll ever make. It’s made with 4 basic ingredients and comes together in 20 minutes. Try this fuss-free recipe once and you’ll be hooked.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 395 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Spanish

Ingredients

  • 8 oz spaghetti
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic sliced thin
  • 1 teaspoon red chili flakes reduce to ½ teaspoon if you prefer mild heat
  • salt I used about ¼ teaspoon, generous pinch
  • black pepper I used ½ teaspoon, dash
  • ½ lemon zest and juice
  • 1 tablespoon parsley
  • ½ cup Italian bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

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  1. Bring a pot of water to boil. Generously salt boiling water.
  2. Cook spaghetti in boiling salted water until pasta is very al-dente.
  3. While pasta cooks in boiling water, using another burner add EVOO to the skillet. Add sliced garlic and red chili flakes to the oil. Bring them to a gentle simmer, sautéing frequently. Continue to cook until extra virgin olive oil is infused with garlic and red chili flakes flavors, about 5-7 minutes. Do not burn garlic.
  4. Add al-dente pasta directly from the pot to the pan along with ⅓ cup pasta cooked water.
  5. Season the sauce and pasta with a generous pinch of salt and a dash of pepper.
  6. Toss pasta in the sauce. If the sauce looks a bit too dry, add another ⅓ cup of pasta-cooked water.
  7. Turn off the heat.
  8. Grate lemon zest and squeeze in lemon juice. Sprinkle fresh parsley, Italian bread crumbs, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
  9. Toss well.
  10. Serve it in a bowl immediately hot with more parsley, red chili flakes, Italian bread crumbs, and Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • Nutritional Info – Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided is only a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.

Nutrition Information

Calories 395kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 4mg (1%) Sodium 314mg (13%) Potassium 213mg (5%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 313IU (6%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 125mg (13%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 395

% Daily Value*

Calories 395kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 55g 18%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 314mg 13%
Potassium 213mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 313IU 6%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 125mg 13%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.