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Easy One-Pot Pasta with Garlic Oil and Red Pepper Flakes

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A quick and simple one-pot pasta recipe featuring garlic-infused olive oil and a hint of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish is flavorful, comforting, and easy to clean up.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces spaghetti
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 4 cups water or low-sodium broth
  • Handful of fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice 4 large cloves of garlic.
  2. In a large deep skillet or pot, combine 12 oz spaghetti, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, sliced garlic, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 4 cups water or low-sodium broth. The liquid should just cover the pasta.
  3. Place the pot over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring frequently, until pasta is al dente and most liquid is absorbed, about 10-12 minutes. Add hot water if liquid evaporates too quickly.
  5. Turn off heat, add freshly cracked black pepper and chopped parsley if using, and toss to combine.
  6. Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

Slice garlic thinly to avoid bitterness. Stir frequently to prevent pasta from sticking and to distribute garlic oil evenly. Adjust red pepper flakes to taste. Add hot water if liquid evaporates too quickly. Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free version and skip Parmesan for vegan option.

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Keywords: one-pot pasta, garlic pasta, easy pasta recipe, quick dinner, red pepper flakes, weeknight meal, simple ingredients

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