Quick Pasta with Garlic and Olive Oil

Name: Quick Pasta with Garlic and Olive Oil
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 people
Ingredients: 7 oz Spaghetti pasta; 4 cloves Minced garlic; 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil; 0.5 tsp Dried red pepper flakes; 0.25 cup Fresh chopped parsley; 1 tsp Salt

Vegetarian • Vegan • Dairy-FreeUnder 15 MinsStovetopDinner • LunchItalian

Medium

15min

420kcal

2people

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A classic, simple, and quick-to-prepare Italian dish using basic pantry staples.

Pasta with garlic and olive oil is one of the most famous and simplest Italian dishes that expresses the art of cooking with few ingredients. If you are looking for a quick meal that is delicious in record time, then pasta with garlic and olive oil is the perfect choice. The beauty of this dish lies in the quality of the olive oil and the flavor of the gently roasted garlic. The combination of the heat from red pepper flakes and the freshness of parsley provides an amazing balance of flavors. This recipe is perfect for times when the pantry is nearly empty, as it relies on kitchen basics. To achieve the best result in pasta with garlic and olive oil, make sure to boil the pasta until 'al dente' and save a little pasta water to mix with the oil, creating a simple creamy texture that coats the pasta strands without the need for heavy sauces. Try adding a touch of lemon at the end to enhance the flavor, or an extra sprinkle of pepper if you like spicy food. It is the ultimate lifesaver for late-night hunger or busy days.

Ingredients

200 g Spaghetti pasta (about half a pack)
4 cloves Minced garlic
4 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
0.5 tsp Dried red pepper flakes
15 g Fresh chopped parsley (small handful)
1 tsp Salt

Instructions

1
Boil the spaghetti in a pot of boiling water with salt added until cooked (al dente).
2
Reserve about half a cup of the pasta cooking water before draining.
3
Meanwhile, heat the extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
4
Add the minced garlic and dried red pepper flakes and sauté for one minute until fragrant without the garlic turning brown.
5
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet along with a little of the cooking water.
6
Toss the ingredients well until the pasta is coated in the oil, then remove from heat, add the fresh chopped parsley, and toss one last time.

Chef's Tips

•Do not let the garlic burn as it will become bitter.
•Adding a little pasta cooking water is the secret to getting a cohesive texture.
•You can add a squeeze of lemon at the end to add freshness to the dish.

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