Garlic Chili Olive Oil Pasta

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

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A simple, quick pasta dish tossed in a fragrant garlic and chili olive oil sauce, perfect for busy weeknights. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs Spaghetti, Extra virgin olive oil, Garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 Italian cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz Spaghetti
3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
4, thinly sliced Garlic cloves
1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes
2 tbsp, chopped Fresh parsley
to taste Salt
1/4 cup Pasta water

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Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then reserve 1/4 cup pasta water and drain.
Step 2: While pasta cooks, heat 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Step 3: Add drained spaghetti to skillet, tossing to coat. Stir in 1/4 cup reserved pasta water and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, tossing until sauce thickens and coats pasta.