Fasta Pasta
Looking for a quick, flavorful dinner that’s ready in just 20 minutes? Meet "Fasta Pasta," the ultimate no-fuss weeknight meal that combines simple pantry staples with bold flavors. This effortlessly elegant dish features al dente spaghetti tossed in fragrant extra virgin olive oil infused with sautéed garlic and a hint of heat from red chili flakes. Fresh parsley adds a pop of freshness, while optional grated Parmesan provides the perfect savory finish. With only one skillet and a handful of ingredients, this recipe is ideal for busy evenings or last-minute cravings. Whether you’re cooking for two or multiplying the servings, "Fasta Pasta" is proof that simplicity can be downright delicious. Perfect for lovers of quick pasta recipes, garlic-forward dishes, and easy comfort food ideas!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams spaghetti
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 0.5 teaspoons red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 30 grams grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 2 liters water
Instructions
Bring 2 liters of water to a rolling boil in a large pot. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water.
Cook the spaghetti in the boiling water according to the package instructions until al dente (typically 8-10 minutes). Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining the spaghetti.
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the thinly sliced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Stir in the red chili flakes and cook for another 30 seconds to release their flavor.
Once the spaghetti is ready, transfer it directly to the skillet with the garlic and chili mixture.
Toss the spaghetti in the skillet to coat it evenly with the oil mixture. If the pasta seems dry, add a splash of the reserved pasta water.
Season the pasta with black pepper and adjust salt to taste.
Remove the skillet from heat and mix in the fresh parsley.
Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.9 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.0 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 2888 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.8 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.5 g | ||
| Protein | 27.1 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 522 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 281 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
