Name: Garlic spaghetti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spain
Ingredients: 400 g spaghetti; 6 garlic cloves; 1 dried chili (optional); 100 ml extra virgin olive oil; Fresh parsley and salt

Pasta with golden garlic, chili and parsley. Quick lunch or dinner with bold flavor.

Ingredients

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Original recipe for 4 servings

400 g spaghetti
6 garlic cloves
1 dried chili (optional)
100 ml extra virgin olive oil
Fresh parsley and salt

Step by step

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Step 1 Cook

Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Reserve a cup of cooking water before draining.
Step 2 Pan 1 min

In a wide pan, warm olive oil over medium-low heat with sliced garlic and chilli. Cook 1-2 minutes until garlic is golden but not burnt.
Step 3 Prep 1 min

Add drained spaghetti and a splash of cooking water. Toss 1-2 minutes so oil and starch emulsify.
Step 4 Serve

Off the heat, add chopped parsley and serve immediately. A drizzle of raw oil at the end boosts aroma.

Storage

Consumir preferiblemente el mismo día; refrigerar hasta 48 h.

Chef tips

Burnt garlic turns bitter: lift the pan off heat if it colours too fast.
Whole chilli gives fragrance without too much heat.
Skip parmesan: it clashes with this classic Mediterranean profile.

Allergens

Diet

Not vegetarian (contains animal products)

Variations

Substitutions for a vegan version

Instead of: animal-based ingredients in this recipe

Use: plant equivalents per ingredient list (see kitchen tips)

Why: This recipe includes animal products you must swap for a vegan version.

Tip: Check ingredients for meat, fish, egg, dairy or honey and apply standard plant swaps for each.

Other variations

Ajusta verduras o especias según temporada.

Quick summary

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1 Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Reserve a cup of cooking water before draining.
2 In a wide pan, warm olive oil over medium-low heat with sliced garlic and chilli. Cook 1-2 minutes until garlic is golden but not burnt.
3 Add drained spaghetti and a splash of cooking water. Toss 1-2 minutes so oil and starch emulsify.
4 Off the heat, add chopped parsley and serve immediately. A drizzle of raw oil at the end boosts aroma.