Spaghetti with Garlic Olive Oil and Chile Pepper Simple
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this effortlessly delicious Spaghetti with Garlic, Olive Oil, and Chile Pepper. This Italian-inspired classic, known as "Spaghetti Aglio e Olio," dazzles with its simplicity, requiring just 20 minutes from start to finish. Perfectly al dente spaghetti is tossed in a fragrant blend of golden, sautéed garlic, spicy red chile flakes, and luxurious extra-virgin olive oil. The optional finishing touches of fresh parsley and grated Parmesan take this dish to another level, making it a versatile choice for both quick meals and elegant entertaining. With minimal ingredients and incredible flavor, this is the ultimate pantry-friendly pasta recipe you’ll crave again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 g Spaghetti
- 60 ml Extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 Garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp Red chile pepper flakes
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- 30 g Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.
While the pasta cooks, heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the thinly sliced garlic to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes or until it just begins to turn golden. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Sprinkle the red chile pepper flakes into the skillet and stir for 30 seconds to release their flavor.
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta evenly in the garlic and chile-infused oil.
If the pasta seems dry, add a tablespoon or two of the reserved pasta water until you reach the desired consistency.
Season the dish with salt to taste and toss well.
Serve immediately, garnishing with chopped fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1294 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.7 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.6 g | 73% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 2821 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 125.4 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.8 g | ||
| Protein | 34.7 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 378 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 246 mg | 5% | |
*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.
