Delicious Pasta Delight
Quick and Flavorful Pasta for Every Occasion
About this recipe
This upgraded pasta recipe combines classic flavors with a simplified cooking method, ensuring a deliciously satisfying meal for any event. With fragrant garlic, a hint of heat from pepper flakes, and a topping of fresh parsley, this dish is both comforting and refreshing.
Ingredients
- 450 grams pasta
- 120 ml olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 60 grams grated Parmesan cheese
- 30 grams chopped fresh parsley
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
- 1
Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain.
- 2
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- 3
Add garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4
Toss in the cooked pasta, combining thoroughly with the garlic oil.
- 5
Mix in Parmesan cheese, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a light sauce.
- 6
Stir in chopped parsley, then season with salt and pepper.
- 7
Serve immediately with extra Parmesan as desired.
Chef's tip
Reserve some pasta water before draining—it helps create a creamy sauce without additional cream.
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