Pasta With Olive Oil And Garlic Recipe

Preparation Steps

1. 1

   Cook the Pasta

   In a large pot of boiling salted water, add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

2. 2

   Prepare the Garlic Oil

   While the pasta is cooking, peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the sliced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden, being careful not to burn it.

3. 3

   Add Spices

   Add the red pepper flakes to the skillet with the garlic and stir for another 30 seconds to combine flavors. Remove the skillet from heat.

4. 4

   Combine Pasta and Garlic Oil

   Once the pasta is cooked, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the spaghetti. Add the drained pasta directly to the skillet with the garlic oil. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly with the oil and garlic.

5. 5

   Adjust Consistency

   If the pasta seems dry, gradually add the reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until you reach the desired consistency.

6. 6

   Season and Garnish

   Season the pasta with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.