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Spaghetti with Garlic and Chile Flakes
This simple spaghetti with garlic and chile flakes couldn't be more simple. Just spaghetti, garlic, oil, and red pepper flakes. Great for lunch, snack, or a fast weeknight dinner.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 567 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 6 ounces Spaghetti or more, if desired
- 3 large-ish garlic cloves
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 big pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Take out a large pot and bring at least 8 cups water to a rolling boil. Add some salt, then plunge in the pasta. Wait for the water to come back to a boil and then cook according to the package directions.
- While the pasta is cooking, peel the garlic and slice it as thinly as possible.
- When your pasta is ready, drain it, reserving a little of the cooking liquid in a bowl.
- Place the pot or a skillet on medium heat and pour in the oil. Add the garlic and chiles and cook briefly, until the garlic just starts to turn golden.
- Remove the pot from the heat and add the drained pasta and maybe 2 to 4 tablespoons of the reserved cooking liquid, as much as needed to get your desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1portion
Calories
567kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
64g
(21%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Monounsaturated Fat
21g
Sodium
14mg
(1%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 567
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 567kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.