Stir-Fried Spaghetti with Garlic and Olive Oil

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-21 · Updated 2026-04-21

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A classic Italian pasta dish featuring tender spaghetti coated in a fragrant sauce of garlic, olive oil, and red pepper flakes, finished with fresh parsley. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 25 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 500 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 Italian cuisine 500 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz Spaghetti
3 tbsp Olive oil
4 cloves, thinly sliced Garlic
1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes
1/4 cup, chopped Fresh parsley
1 tbsp Salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil and add 1 tbsp salt. Add 8 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/4 cup pasta water.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, and cook for 2-3 minutes until the garlic is golden and fragrant — do not let it brown.
Step 3: Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet along with the reserved 1/4 cup pasta water and 1/4 cup chopped parsley. Toss vigorously for 1 minute until the sauce thickens and coats every strand of pasta.