Simple Spaghetti with Garlic & Side Salad Recipe
A simple yet satisfying pasta dish made with garlic and olive oil, served with a fresh side salad.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Skillet
- Salad bowl
Ingredients
Spaghetti:
- 400 g spaghetti
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese optional
Side Salad:
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 cucumber sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ¼ red onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.400 g spaghetti
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until the garlic is golden and fragrant.1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 6 cloves garlic, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Toss the cooked spaghetti in the skillet, coating it well with the garlic oil. Season with salt and pepper.Salt and pepper to taste
- For the side salad, combine mixed greens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion in a salad bowl.4 cups mixed greens, 1 cucumber, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1/4 red onion
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over the salad and toss to coat.1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, Salt and pepper to taste
- Serve the spaghetti garnished with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired, alongside the side salad.Fresh parsley, Grated Parmesan cheese
Notes
Add grilled chicken or shrimp to the spaghetti for extra protein.
Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 663kcalCarbohydrates: 83gProtein: 15gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gSodium: 30mgPotassium: 526mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 802IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 2mg
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