Description
A simple and flavorful spaghetti dish with garlic, red chilli, and fresh herbs. Perfect for a quick and satisfying vegetarian meal.
Ingredients
- 350g/12oz dried spaghetti
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 fresh red chilli, finely chopped (deseeded if preferred)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pan of salted boiling water according to the packet instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a little of the cooking water.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and chilli and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the pan with the garlic and chilli. Toss well to coat the pasta in the oil and flavours, adding a splash of the reserved pasta water to help the sauce coat the spaghetti.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Stir through the chopped parsley, serve immediately.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of chilli depending on your spice preference.
- Add a sprinkle of parmesan (optional, not vegetarian if using traditional parmesan).
- Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
