Turn your regular pasta into a sophisticated meal using this traditional Italian recipe for Spaghetti with Garlic and Olive Oil. The fragrant garlic and olive oil dressing offers an alluring taste that will delight your senses, making it an ideal main dish or side serving. Modify it according to your taste buds by incorporating preferred herbs and spices – let your imagination lead the way!
Ingredients:
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 8-10 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- While the spaghetti is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is fragrant and golden brown.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and set aside.
- Once the spaghetti is cooked, reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water and drain the rest.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the garlic and olive oil, and toss to combine.
- If the spaghetti seems dry, add the reserved pasta water a little at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
- Season the spaghetti with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese before serving.