Spaghetti with Garlic Hot Pepper and Parsley
Elevate your weeknight pasta game with a simple yet flavor-packed recipe: Spaghetti with Garlic, Hot Pepper, and Parsley. This classic Italian-inspired dish comes together in just 25 minutes, making it perfect for busy evenings. Each strand of al dente spaghetti is coated in a fragrant, golden garlic and olive oil sauce, accented with a spicy kick from red chili flakes. Freshly chopped parsley adds a vibrant, herbaceous touch, while optional grated Parmesan lends a creamy, savory finish. With minimal ingredients and maximum flavor, this recipe proves that simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. Perfect as a comforting main dish or a quick side, it's an effortless way to bring authentic Mediterranean flavors to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams spaghetti
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 pieces garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 50 grams Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
Instructions
Fill a large pot with water, add 1 teaspoon of salt, and bring it to a boil.
While the water is heating, peel and slice the garlic cloves thinly.
Once the water is boiling, add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
As the spaghetti cooks, heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the sliced garlic to the oil and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until it becomes fragrant and turns golden (but not burnt).
Stir in the red chili flakes and cook for another 30 seconds to release their flavor.
Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the spaghetti in a colander.
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta in the garlic-chili oil.
If the pasta seems dry, add a splash or two of the reserved cooking water to loosen it up.
Stir in the freshly chopped parsley and season with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1350 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.0 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.9 g | 89% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 3132 mg | 136% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 131.4 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.9 g | ||
| Protein | 43.5 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 646 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 409 mg | 9% | |
*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.
