Spaghetti topped with Garlic Olive Oil and Pepper Flakes

By Mrunal | Updated: 06/02/2019

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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