Ingredients
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- 400 grams spaghetti
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for serving)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil and sauté the garlic and red pepper flakes for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat. Gradually add reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- Mix in parsley and lemon zest; season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnishing with grated Parmesan cheese and additional parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate of pasta (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 20mg