Garlic Pasta
A simple yet delightful dish featuring aromatic garlic, perfect for busy weeknights and entertaining guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Spaghetti or your preferred pasta
- Olive oil
- Fresh garlic cloves
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Begin by boiling a pot of salted water and cook your pasta according to package instructions.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add finely chopped garlic and sauté until golden brown, being careful not to burn it.
- If you like some heat, sprinkle in the red pepper flakes.
- Once the pasta is done, reserve some pasta water and drain the rest.
- Add the pasta to the pan with garlic, tossing everything together. Use reserved pasta water to loosen it, if necessary.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
To avoid bitterness, do not overcook the garlic. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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