Easy Spaghetti
A quick, simple spaghetti tossed with garlic, olive oil, butter, and a touch of heat.
Servings: 2 people
Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti 230 g
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil preferred
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- salt to taste
- 3 dashes ground black pepper
- red chili flakes to taste
- parsley leaves finely chopped, for garnishing
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente.
- Reserve a small cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the spaghetti in a colander and set aside.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil and melted butter until shimmering.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30–60 seconds, taking care not to brown it.
- Toss the drained spaghetti into the skillet and season with salt, ground black pepper, and red chili flakes.
- Toss or stir to combine, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce; cook 1–2 minutes to meld flavors.
- Transfer to plates, garnish with finely chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Skillet
- Colander
- Wooden Spoon or Tongs
Notes
- Watch the pasta cooking time to keep it perfectly al dente.
- Use good-quality extra virgin olive oil for better flavor.
- Fresh garlic provides more aroma and flavor than pre-minced.