Italian · Dinner
Basil and Garlic Sauce Noodles (Low-Calorie)
A single portion of spaghetti tossed with garlic sautéed in a small amount of olive oil, fresh basil, a splash of starchy pasta water, and grated Parmesan. Lightened by cutting the oil and cheese back sharply while keeping the garlic-basil aroma that defines the dish, plated simply with black pepper.
$2
8 minsPrep
12 minsCook
20 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
386Calories
13.6gProtein
5.9gFat
68.8gCarbs
1.6gSugar
4.1gFiber
667mgSodium
8mgChol
1.3gSat Fat
320mgPotassium
155mgCalcium
2.3mgIron
0.1mcgVitamin B12
4mgVitamin C
vegetarian
low-calorie
low-cholesterol
gluten-free-adaptable
low-calorie
Instructions
1
Prep
Thinly slice garlic and tear basil leaves; grate Parmesan and set aside near the stove.
2
Bring salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti over medium-high heat 9–10 minutes until al dente; reserve 2 tbsp cooking water and drain.
3
Warm olive oil over medium-low heat, add sliced garlic and red pepper flakes, and stir 2–3 minutes until garlic turns pale gold.
4
Add spaghetti and reserved pasta water, toss over medium heat 1 minute until a light glaze forms, then remove from heat and fold in basil, salt, and black pepper until wilted; scatter Parmesan on top and serve. Plate: Transfer to a bowl and serve.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 400g400g spaghetti
- 6 cloves6 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp olive oil
- 50g50g fresh basil
- 16g16g parmesan
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 tbsp4 tbsp pasta cooking water
