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- Servings: 2
- time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 200 g (7 oz) spaghetti
-4 cloves,ly - 1/4 cup-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Gr Parmesan or Pecino cheese (optional)
Instructions
1 Bring large of salted water a boil. Add spaghetti and cook to package directions al dente.
2. While the pasta cooks, olive oil in a skillet medium-low. sliced garlic and sauté until just golden and fragrant being careful not to burn.
3. If using, stir in red pepper flakes and cook for another 30 seconds.
4. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain spaghetti.
5. Add hot to the skillet with the garlic oil Toss to coat, adding water a little at a time to create a glossy sauce6. Season with salt to taste. from heat, stir in chopped parsley7. Serve immediately with grated cheese if desired### Variations- For a lemony note, add a teaspoon of lemon zest at the end.
Add cooked shrimp or anchovy fil for protein boost.
- Mix in sautéed mushrooms cherry tomatoes for extra color and flavor.
Tips
- Use-quality extra-virgin olive oil for the best flavor.
- Keep an eye on the garlic; burning it will introduce a bitter taste.
- The reserved pasta water helps emulsify the sauce and to pasta.
Nutritional approximate (per serving)
- Calories: 520
- Protein: 12 g
- Carbohydrates: g
-: 20 g - Fiber: 3 g
Notes
- This dish showcases simple pantry ingredients. It pairs well with a light salad and crusty.