Spaghetti Tossed in Garlic-Infused Olive Oil with Chili Flakes

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A simple Italian-inspired pasta dish where spaghetti is coated in fragrant garlic-infused olive oil with a hint of spicy chili flakes for warmth. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 17 minutes, pairs spaghetti, salt, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add 1 tbsp salt, then add 12 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain the rest.
  2. Step 2: While pasta cooks, heat 1/4 cup olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add 5 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1 tsp red chili flakes, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until the 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 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Toss continuously for 1-2 minutes until the pasta is evenly coated and the sauce slightly thickens.
  4. Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

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