Super Easy Olive Oil Pasta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
367 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Super Easy Olive Oil Pasta
Description
Super Easy Olive Oil Pasta begins by cooking spaghetti until al dente. Meanwhile, extra virgin olive oil is gently heated with minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes just briefly to release aroma without burning. Once the pasta is drained, it is mixed with the warm olive oil and garlic mixture, then further combined with additional olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and minced parsley.
The resulting dish highlights the clean, fruity notes of good olive oil paired with a touch of heat from the pepper flakes and aromatic brightness from the lemon and parsley. The pasta’s texture remains firm yet tender, while the oil coating provides a silky mouthfeel that clings to each strand.
This preparation is suitable for a light meal or side dish that benefits from fresh, simple flavors and minimal ingredient complexity.
Ingredients
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 1/2 tablespoons garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons parsley fresh, minced
Instructions
- Fill a large stockpot with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons salt, then add 1 pound spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, heat 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil over low heat for 1 minute. Add 2 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic and 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes. Stir and cook for 1 minute, or until garlic is fragrant but not browned. Remove from heat.
- Drain the cooked spaghetti and transfer to a large bowl. Pour the olive oil mixture and an additional 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil over the spaghetti.
- Add 2 teaspoons lemon juice and 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley. Toss until the pasta is evenly coated.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 367 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 367kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 2334mg | 97% |
| Potassium | 195mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 220IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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