Spaghetti Tossed in Garlic-Chili Oil with Parmesan

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Al dente spaghetti coated in a fragrant garlic and chili-infused olive oil, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 17 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 480 calories and feeds 4, 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: 12 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil and add 1 tbsp salt. Add 12 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. Step 2: While pasta cooks, heat 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1 tsp red chili flakes, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until garlic is golden and fragrant, but not burnt.
  3. Step 3: Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet along with 1/4 cup reserved pasta water and toss vigorously for 1 minute to coat the noodles evenly in the garlic chili oil.
  4. Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese until the cheese melts into the pasta, creating a silky coating.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately.

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