Garlic Spaghetti Recipe

4
25 mins

Ingredients

8 oz. dry spaghetti
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. minced garlic
2 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley
1 Tbsp. minced lemon zest
Salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste
1 ⁄2 cup crumbled ricotta salata

Preparation

Step 1

Cook spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions. Reserve 1⁄2 cup pasta water; drain remaining water.

Heat oil in same pot over medium-high. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds. Stir in pasta water, parsley, zest, and spaghetti; toss to coat. Season spaghetti with salt, black pepper, and pepper flakes, then stir in ricotta salata.

Ricotta salata is a salty, mild-flavored cheese with a crumbly texture similar to feta

Nutrition Information
Per serving: 329 cal; 12g total fat (4g sat); 17mg chol; 211mg sodium; 43g carb; 1g fiber; 10g protein