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Grandma’s Skillet Pasta with Garlic and Oil

A comforting and simple skillet pasta dish that fills your home with warmth and love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Comfort Food, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Seasoning
  • 300 g spaghetti Tesco value brand preferred for its quality and affordability.
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped Use 6 cloves for a spicier version.
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Essential for the dish; do not skimp.
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes Optional; add more heat if desired.
  • Salt, to taste Sea salt recommended.
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish Adds a touch of elegance.

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
Preparing the Sauce
  1. While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped garlic to the hot oil and sauté until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
  3. Toss in the red pepper flakes just before you drain the pasta.
Combining Pasta and Sauce
  1. Drain the spaghetti and add it to the skillet with the garlic and oil.
  2. Add salt to taste and garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2.5gSodium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

If you burn the garlic, discard it and start over. You can substitute red pepper flakes with smoked paprika for heat. Leftovers taste even better the next day.
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