Description
A quick yet flavorful pasta dish made with pantry staples that evokes warmth and satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot, then add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Stir in the red pepper flakes and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat well in the garlic oil. Use the reserved pasta water a little at a time to achieve your desired sauce consistency.
- Remove from heat, then stir in chopped parsley, lemon zest, and grated Parmesan cheese. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
- Serve the pasta hot, garnished with additional Parmesan and parsley if desired.
Notes
Midnight Pasta can be elevated with arugula salad, grilled chicken, or garlic bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: simple pasta, quick meal, comfort food, vegetarian dinner