Spaghetti with Garlic and Olive Oil
A simple and satisfying Italian classic that combines spaghetti with sautéed garlic and olive oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 grams) spaghetti or other long pasta
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 4–5 garlic cloves, finely sliced
- 1 tsp dried chili flakes (or to taste)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil.
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- Sauté the garlic in olive oil over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Toss in the drained spaghetti and mix well.
- Add parsley and Parmesan, then season with salt.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Best served hot; try adding veggies or lemon zest for a twist!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: spaghetti, garlic, olive oil, Italian, vegetarian, quick meal