Ingredients
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- 12 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté sliced garlic for 1–2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Add red pepper flakes and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Toss the drained pasta into the skillet, mixing well with the garlic oil. Gradually add reserved pasta water until reaching desired consistency.
- Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley, lemon zest, and grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese and parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg