Description
A quick and delicious pasta dish featuring garlic sautéed in olive oil, perfect for busy weeknights or relaxing weekends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot and cook pasta until al dente, according to package instructions.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until golden and fragrant, being careful not to let it brown.
- Drain the pasta, reserving a bit of cooking water.
- Toss the al dente pasta in the skillet with the garlic oil, adding reserved pasta water as needed to moisten.
- Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using high-quality olive oil and reserving pasta water to create a silky sauce. Customize with your choice of vegetables or protein.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg