Garlic, Basil and Parsley Pasta

Name: Garlic, Basil and Parsley Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: Spaghetti; Pinch of salt; Drizzle of olive oil; 1/2 bulb of garlic; A big bunch of Parsley; Pinch if chili flakes; 3 packets of basil; 1 large lemons worth of juice and zest; Olives (as many as you want)

4 steps

Prep:15minCook:15min

This recipe is so delicious and really easy as well. You can also add pieces of pancetta or bacon (it goes really nicely with it) This is such a great recipe, I actually made it with one of my best friends over Zoom, as we were in lockdown, and had a great time! Enjoy!

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 14:18:47 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories104.1 kcal (5%)

Total Fat3.3 g (5%)

Carbs16.1 g (6%)

Sugars0.9 g (1%)

Protein3.5 g (7%)

Sodium96.4 mg (5%)

Fiber1.8 g (6%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

0.5 bulbgarlic

3 packetsbasil

large, worth of juice and zest

Olives

as many as you want

Instructions

Step 1

Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water on a medium heat. (2 mins less than package instructions)

For the sauce

Step 2

In a large pan, add the finely chopped Parsley and drizzle with oil, then cook on a medium heat for about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Toss in olives and chili flakes and cook for another minute. Add the roughly chopped basil. Transfer pasta to pot with some of the pasta water (depending on how saucy you want it) cook for another 5 minutes and add the juice and zest of a lemon.

Step 4

That's it! A really easy but delicious recipe and if you want, you can add some crispy pancetta or bacon. Also great as a main meal with a starter or side of garlic bread. ENJOY!