Quick N Easy Garlic Pasta
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this flavorful and fuss-free Quick N Easy Garlic Pasta! This recipe brings together tender spaghetti, golden sautéed garlic, and a hint of heat from red pepper flakes, all tossed in a silky olive oil and parmesan-infused sauce. With just 20 minutes from start to finish, including prep time, it’s the perfect choice for busy evenings or a last-minute gourmet fix. A sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a pop of color and freshness, making this pasta as visually appealing as it is delicious. Whether you're craving a comforting solo meal or an elegant dish to share, this garlic-forward pasta is sure to impress. It's simple, satisfying, and proof that sometimes less really is more.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams spaghetti
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 units garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 50 grams parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper, ground
- 120 milliliters pasta water
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 120 milliliters (1/2 cup) of pasta water before draining, then set the pasta aside.
While the pasta is cooking, peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves.
In a large skillet, heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly, until golden and fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Add 0.5 teaspoons of red pepper flakes to the skillet and stir for 30 seconds to release their flavor.
Reduce the heat to low and add the drained pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat the pasta in the garlic and oil mixture.
Gradually pour in the reserved pasta water, about 2 tablespoons at a time, tossing the pasta after each addition to create a light sauce.
Add the grated parmesan cheese and continue to toss the pasta until the cheese melts and combines with the sauce.
Season with 0.5 teaspoons of black pepper, adjusting to taste. Add additional salt if needed.
Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Quick N Easy Garlic Pasta!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
515 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.1 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2368 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.2 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 25 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 89 mg | 2% | |
*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.
