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Olive Oil Pasta

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A delightful olive oil pasta dish that combines garlic, fresh herbs, and perfectly cooked pasta for a comforting meal.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword olive oil, pasta, Quick Meal
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 400

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 8 oz Spaghetti or Fettuccine Use your favorite type of pasta.

Sauce

  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Opt for high-quality olive oil.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic, chopped.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust based on heat preference.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated.
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Vibrant and fragrant leaves.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Sea salt or kosher salt.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper Freshly ground, to taste.

Instructions

Prep the Ingredients

  • Gather all your ingredients for the olive oil pasta, including fresh pasta, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, and fresh herbs. Chop the garlic finely.

Cook the Pasta

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fresh pasta and cook according to package instructions, usually around 2 to 4 minutes. Reserve about half a cup of pasta water before draining.

Prepare the Sauce

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped garlic and red pepper flakes, stirring gently until the garlic turns golden brown, about 30 seconds.

Combine Pasta and Sauce

  • Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the olive oil and garlic. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to bind the sauce.

Notes

This dish is versatile and can be dressed up for a dinner party or kept casual for a weeknight meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 2mg