Password Recovery Pasta
A quick weeknight meal featuring tender pasta tossed in a garlic-herb olive oil sauce. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs spaghetti, olive oil, minced garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 580 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.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 cup, thinly sliced fresh basil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 8 ounces spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Step 2: While pasta cooks, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 3 cloves minced garlic and 1 teaspoon dried oregano, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 3: Add drained spaghetti to skillet along with 1/4 cup reserved pasta water, 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Toss vigorously for 1 minute until cheese melts and coats pasta evenly.
