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Garlic Olive Oil Spaghetti

This melt-in-your-mouth Garlic Olive Oil Spaghetti is a quick and comforting Italian classic dish. It combines the smoothness of olive oil with the punch of garlic and heat of red pepper flakes, finished off with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
5
25 min
TOTAL TIME
781
CALORIES
$1.42
PER SERVING
Garlic Olive Oil Spaghetti
Directions
11 STEPS
10 min
PREP TIME
15 min
COOK TIME
25 min
TOTAL TIME
1
In a large pot, bring salted water (using 1 teaspoon of salt) to a boil
2
Add the spaghetti to the boiling water, and cook according to the instructions on the packet until it's al dente. It's normally around 8 to 10 minutes
3
Drain the spaghetti, reserving about 1/4 cup of the cooking water
4
In the same pot, add the olive oil and place it over medium heat
5
Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the pot and sauté until the garlic is lightly golden. Be careful not to overcook the garlic, as this might result in a bitter taste
6
Reduce the heat to low, and carefully add the cooked spaghetti and the reserved cooking water
7
Continually toss and stir the spaghetti so that the oil and water combine, creating a simple sauce that coats the pasta
8
Season the pasta with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and freshly ground black pepper
9
Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese throughout the pasta, stirring to distribute
10
Garnish the spaghetti with chopped fresh parsley before serving
11
Serve the Garlic Olive Oil Spaghetti hot, with additional Parmesan cheese on the side for those who prefer an extra touch
Health Info
Macros
72g
CARBS
39g
FAT
33g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
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