Ingredients
- 4 cloves of garlic, finely minced
- Half a red chili, finely minced
- A few parsley stems
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Spaghetti for 2 people
- Super-finely minced parsley (to taste)
- Lemon zest (to taste)
Recipe
- Prepare the Pan:
- In a large pan, place finely minced garlic, finely minced half red chili, and a few parsley stems.
- Coat the bottom of the pan with extra virgin olive oil.
- Cooking Process:
- Turn on the heat to medium.
- Once the oil starts sizzling, add 1/4 cup of water.
- Wait for the water to start bubbling again, then add spaghetti for 2 persons and 1 cup (and a bit more) of water.
- Allow to cook undisturbed for 4 minutes.
- Continue to cook for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Most of the water should have boiled off by the end.
- Final Touches:
- Add super-finely minced parsley, a generous amount of salt and pepper, and lemon zest. Stir well.
- Cook for one more minute.
- Serve:
- Serve the spaghetti with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil on top.
Nutrition
Estimated Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe (approx. 250g cooked pasta)
Main Macros (per serving)
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Protein: 10 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Total Fat: 24 g
Healthiness Rating: B — Simple and light, with healthy fats from olive oil; low protein but very clean.
Full Nutrition (per serving)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 480 kcal |
| Total Fat | 24 g |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.5 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Potassium | 200 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 58 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugars | 2 g |
| Added Sugars | 0 g |
| Sugar Alcohols | 0 g |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Vitamin A | 2% DV |
| Vitamin C | 10% DV |
| Calcium | 2% DV |
| Iron | 15% DV |
| Vitamin D | 0% DV |
Tagged #pasta, #dinner, #one pot, #vegetarian, #easy.