Stir-Fried Spaghetti with Garlic and Chili Flakes

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A quick pasta dish featuring al dente spaghetti tossed in a garlic-chili oil sauce with fresh herbs. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs spaghetti, olive oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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: 15 min Serves 2 Italian cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 8 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant—do not brown the garlic.
  3. Step 3: Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet along with 1/2 cup reserved pasta water, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper; toss vigorously for 1 minute until sauce coats the pasta strands.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp fresh parsley and serve immediately.

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