Preparation Time:
5 min.
5 min.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Intermediate
Total Calories:
500 kcal
500 kcal
Cuisine:
Italian
Italian
Category:
Main Course
Pasta
Ingredients:
- 400g spaghetti
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
- Parmesan cheese, grated for serving
Kitchen Tools Needed:
- Large pot
- Skillet
- Colander
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring spoons
Instructions:
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente, about 3-4 minutes.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Once the pasta is cooked, reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the garlic oil, tossing to combine. If the pasta seems dry, add a little reserved pasta water.
- Season with salt to taste and toss in the chopped parsley before serving.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Macros:
- Total Calories: 500kcal
- Carbs: 70g
- Proteins: 12g
- Fats: 15g