Description
A simple and delicious pasta dish by Ina Garten, perfect for a late-night meal or quick dinner. It combines fresh ingredients for a flavorful and comforting dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté until fragrant.
- Add cooked spaghetti to the pan and toss with the garlic oil.
- Pour in reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
- Stir in parsley and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use high-quality Parmesan for better flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
- Fresh parsley adds brightness; don’t skip it.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Ina Garten Midnight Pasta, easy pasta recipe, quick dinner, simple pasta dish