Ingredients
4 servings
- •salt, to taste
- •½ lb spaghetti
- •3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- •4 cloves garlic, sliced
- •1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- •2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped, optional
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Save ¼ cup (60 ml) of pasta water, then drain.
- Add the olive oil and garlic to a large cold sauté pan. Turn the heat to medium-low and slowly heat up until the garlic is fragrant and lightly colored, about 3 minutes.
- Add the chile flakes and cook for another minute.
- Add the reserved pasta water and bring to a simmer. Add the cooked spaghetti and parsley, if using. Stir until the pasta is well-coated. Season with salt to taste.
- Enjoy!
Nutritional Facts
Per 4 servings
- Calories: 299
- Carbohydrate: 42g
- Fat: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Sugar: 1g