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Pasta with Garlic and Olive Oil
Pasta with Garlic and Olive Oil · ready in 22 min · 4 servings · 410 kcal per serving · easy · 6 ingredients
A classic Italian pasta dish with silky olive oil, gently sautéed garlic, a hint of chili heat, and fresh parsley for a bright, comforting finish.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 12 min
- Total
- 22 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 410
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 400 gSpaghetti
- 10 gSalt
- 60 gExtra virgin olive oil
- 12 gGarlic cloves
- 4 gHot red chili peppers
- 8 gItalian parsley
Equipment
stovetop, chef knife, colander, cutting board, large pot, serving bowl, serving spoons, skillet, wooden spoon
Instructions
- Prep ingredients
Gather all ingredients and equipment, slice the garlic cloves and hot red chili peppers, chop the Italian parsley, and set a large pot of water on the stovetop. · 5 min
What to look for: pasta softening but firm inside
- Boil pasta
Cook the spaghetti in abundant salted water over high heat, stirring occasionally and tasting until al dente. · 10 min
What to look for: pasta bends with a slight firm bite
- Warm oil aromatics
Pour the extra virgin olive oil into a skillet, add the sliced garlic and hot red chili peppers, and heat gently over medium heat. · 3 min
What to look for: oil shimmers and garlic releases aroma
- Sauté garlic
Sauté briefly, then turn off the heat before the garlic takes on any color. · 1 min
What to look for: garlic remains pale and fragrant
- Drain pasta
Drain the spaghetti when al dente and transfer it immediately to a serving bowl. · 1 min
What to look for: pasta glossy and evenly coated
- Dress and serve
Top the pasta with the oil-garlic mixture, scatter the chopped Italian parsley, toss thoroughly, and serve at once. · 1 min
What to look for: pasta evenly coated and glossy
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 410 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 11 g |
| Carbohydrates | 52 g |
| of which sugars | 2 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| of which saturated | 3 g |
| Fibre | 3 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
Nutri-ScoreB
Allergens
Contains: gluten
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 2 days
- Freezer: not recommended
Ingredient substitutions
Spaghetti
- linguine: Similar shape and cooking behavior
- whole wheat spaghetti: Adds nuttier flavor and more fiber
Salt
- sea salt: Use fine grain for faster dissolution
Extra virgin olive oil
- olive oil: Choose fruity Italian olive oil
- avocado oil: Higher smoke point but less aroma
Garlic cloves
- garlic paste: Lower heat to prevent burning
Hot red chili peppers
- red chili flakes: Add gradually to control heat
Italian parsley
- fresh basil: Adds sweeter herb note
