Description
A simple and delicious pasta dish that’s easy to make and perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225g) pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot and cook pasta according to package directions.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1 minute.
- Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Toss cooked pasta with the garlic oil mixture. Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use any pasta shape you prefer.
- Add vegetables like cherry tomatoes or spinach for extra flavor.
- Substitute grated Pecorino Romano for Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: easy pasta recipe, quick meals, simple dinner ideas