Olive Oil Pasta

Olive Oil Pasta

from thestayathomechef.com
15 min
6 servings

This Super Easy Olive Oil Pasta is a simple side dish that is quick to make and easily customizable to become a full meal. Just add meat and veggies!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 8 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add in 2 tablespoons salt to the water and cook the pasta according to package directions.

  2. 2

    In a small saucepan, pour in 1/4 cup olive oil and heat over low heat for 60 seconds. Add in garlic and red pepper flakes. Stir and cook 60 seconds. Remove from heat.

  3. 3

    Pour olive oil mixture over the cooked and drained pasta. Add in additional 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Pour in lemon juice and parsley and toss until pasta is coated.