Spaghetti topped with Garlic Olive Oil and Pepper Flakes
This traditional Italian Pasta dish packs a kick from the minced garlic and chili pepper flakes and the goodness of olive oil. Try this simple, quick-to-make Italian dish as a weeknight menu!
| Serves | Preparation Time | Cooking Time |
| 2 People | 25 minutes | 10 minutes |
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried Colavita Spaghetti
- 1/2 cup Colavita extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 tbsp (tablespoon) red pepper flakes, plus more if desired
- 1/4 cup chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves
Method
Step 1
In a large pot, bring to a boil 2 litres of salted water. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 6 to 8 minutes.
Step 2
Drain pasta in a colander, just reserve 2 tablespoons of pasta water to create the sauce.
Step 3
Do not rinse pasta with water so as to retain the pasta’s natural starches so that the sauce will stick.
Step 4
In a large sauce pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute until light brown and fragrant.
Step 5
Take care to not burn the garlic or else it will become bitter. Separate and discard the browned garlic; if any.
Step 6
Add red pepper flakes and saute for a minute. Slowly add the reserved pasta water and stir to combine.
Step 7
Place the spaghetti into the pan and mix well for 1 minute. Remove from heat and top with fresh herbs.
Step 8
Enjoy your delicious Colavita Spaghetti cuisine with your family or friends.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size 1 cup = 140 gm
| Calories | 280 | Calories from Fat | 135 |
| Total Fat | 15 g 22.5% | Saturated Fat | 1.3 g 6% |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | Cholesterol | 7 mg 2% |
| Sodium | 1 mg 0% | Potassium | 61.9 mg 1.8% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 43.2 g 14% | Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g 10% |
| Sugars | 0.8 g | Protein | 8.1 g |
| Vitamin A | 0% | Vitamin C | 0% |
| Calcium | 1% | Iron | 10% |
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet
Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation..
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