Spaghetti Carbonara
A timeless Italian pasta dish with garlic, olive oil, and red pepper flakes. Simple, elegant, and absolutely delicious - ready in just 15 minutes.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total Time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Difficulty
- easy
- Cuisine
- Italian
- pasta
- vegetarian
- quick
- budget-friendly
- classic
- 15-minute
- italian
Ingredients
- 8ozSpaghetti
- 4clovesGarlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1/4cupExtra virgin olive oil
- 1/2tspRed pepper flakes(optional)
- 2tbspFresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2cupParmigiano-Reggiano, grated(optional)
- to tasteSalt
- to tasteBlack pepper
Nutrition
420
210 per serving
12g
24% DV
14g
20% DV
58g
19% DV
Macronutrient Breakdown
- Fiber
- 3g
- Sodium
- 180mg
% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet
Step-by-Step
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente.
- 2
While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
2m - 3
Add sliced garlic and red pepper flakes to the oil. Cook until garlic is golden and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Don't let it burn!
3m - 4
Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
- 5
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the garlic oil. Toss to combine.
1m - 6
Add a splash of pasta water if needed to help the oil coat the pasta. Season with salt and pepper.
- 7
Remove from heat, add chopped parsley, and serve immediately with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano if desired.