Spaghetti with olive oil, garlic and red pepper

4 servings

30 minutes

Spaghetti with olive oil, garlic, and red pepper is a classic Italian dish known for its simplicity and elegance. Originating from southern Italy, it values rich flavors and minimalism in ingredients. Warm olive oil enhances the aroma of garlic, giving the pasta a rich taste while red pepper adds a spicy kick. Spaghetti soaked in this aromatic sauce becomes light yet vibrant in flavor. The dish is perfect for a quick dinner or as an accompaniment to more complex dishes like seafood. It truly demonstrates how simple ingredients combined in harmony create refined gastronomic pleasure worthy of the best Italian traditions.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 714.2
• Proteins: 12.3g
• Fats: 36.2g
• Carbohydrates: 83.2g

Ingredients

• Spaghetti: 450 g
• Garlic: 4 clove
• Red chilli pepper: 1 pc
• Olive oil: 7 tbsp
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Cook the pasta al dente in salted water (al dente pasta is slightly firm to the bite).

   Required ingredients:

   • Spaghetti: 450 g
   • Salt:  to taste

2. In a deep pan, heat olive oil and sauté garlic and red pepper over low heat (remove seeds if you don't want the dish too spicy). Fry the garlic until golden (not brown!).

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 7 tablespoons
   • Garlic: 4 cloves
   • Red chilli pepper: 1 piece

3. Drain the cooked pasta, place it in a pan, hold for 1-2 minutes until it absorbs the sauce, and serve.

   Required ingredients:

   • Spaghetti: 450 g