Description
A quick and delightful pasta dish made with simple ingredients like garlic, olive oil, and Parmesan, perfect for late-night cravings.
Ingredients
- Spaghetti or linguine
- Olive oil
- Sliced garlic
- Red pepper flakes
- Fresh parsley (chopped)
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions in a pot of salted water. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing until garlic turns golden.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and mix well with the garlic and oil. If dry, add reserved pasta water for a silky texture.
- Stir in chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian-friendly option, ensure Parmesan is rennet-free. Add lemon juice before serving for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: pasta, quick dinner, vegetarian, Italian, comfort food