Spicy Garlic Spaghetti
Dinner · Italian
Golden garlic slices and chili flakes sizzled in good olive oil and tossed with spaghetti, the midnight pantry classic that never misses.
Recipe code EY8Z9K · enter it in Anychef
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 8 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup parsley
- 1 lemon
- 1 tsp salt
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Save this recipeInstructions
- Step 1 of 5
Boil the spaghetti in salted water until al dente, reserving 1 cup pasta water before draining.
- Step 2 of 5
Meanwhile, thinly slice the garlic and warm it with the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-low, stirring, until pale gold and fragrant, about 4 minutes, do not let it brown.
- Step 3 of 5
Stir in the red pepper flakes and pull the pan off the heat for 30 seconds.
- Step 4 of 5
Add the spaghetti and a splash of pasta water and toss over medium heat until the oil emulsifies into a light sauce, about 1 minute.
- Step 5 of 5
Finish with chopped parsley, a squeeze of lemon, and salt to taste, and serve immediately.
