Midnight Pasta
A quick and satisfying pasta dish perfect for a late-night craving, featuring simple ingredients and robust flavors.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Frying pan
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 200 g Spaghetti
- 4 Garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 0.5 tsp Chili flakes
- 200 g Cherry tomatoes halved
- 4 tbsp Olive oil
- 0.25 cup Parsley fresh, chopped
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions in salted water.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat, then add sliced garlic and chili flakes, cooking until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add halved cherry tomatoes to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes, until they soften and burst.
- Drain the spaghetti, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water, and add the spaghetti to the pan with the sauce.
- Toss everything together, adding a splash of reserved pasta water to create a silky sauce, and stir in fresh parsley and grated Parmesan.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste and serve immediately.
Notes
For an extra kick, add a pinch more chili flakes. You can also add some cooked shrimp or chicken for a more substantial meal.