Garlic Pasta for Busy Weeknights Recipe (20 Min) – Enjoy Quick, Budget-Friendly Meals!
A quick and budget-friendly garlic pasta recipe perfect for busy weeknights, ready in just 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet, sautéing until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
- Drain the pasta, reserving a little pasta water.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet, tossing to combine with the garlic oil.
- If needed, add a splash of reserved pasta water to help coat the pasta.
- Season with salt to taste and garnish with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made vegan by omitting the Parmesan cheese.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.