Italian Pasta with Garlic Olive Oil Sauce
A delightful dish featuring spaghetti tossed in golden olive oil and sautéed garlic, complemented by red pepper flakes and fresh parsley.
Ingredients
Pasta and Base Ingredients
- 400 g spaghetti
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Garnish and Seasoning
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
Cooking the Pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente.
- Reserve a bit of the cooking water, then drain the spaghetti.
Making the Sauce
- While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced garlic and sauté until golden brown.
- Stir in the red pepper flakes.
Combining and Serving
- Pour the drained pasta into the skillet and toss it with the garlic oil.
- Add reserved cooking water gradually to achieve desired sauce consistency.
- Season with salt and black pepper, then stir in the chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
For a milder garlic flavor, reduce the cooking time for the garlic. You can also add cooked chicken or shrimp for heartiness, or swap spaghetti for your favorite pasta type.