Spicy Garlic Olive Oil Leftover Pasta

Name: Spicy Garlic Olive Oil Leftover Pasta
Cook time: 17 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 ounces leftover cooked pasta; 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 6 large, minced garlic cloves; 1.5 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes; 0.25 cup, chopped fresh parsley; 0.5 cup, grated Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

A vibrant, quick Italian pasta dish using leftover noodles, sautéed garlic, and olive oil, finished with medium heat and fresh herbs.

Cuisine: Italian

Cooking time: 17 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients

12 ounces leftover cooked pasta
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 large, minced garlic cloves
1.5 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
0.25 cup, chopped fresh parsley
0.5 cup, grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon lemon zest
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Bring leftover pasta to room temperature. If clumped, gently separate with hands.
2. Heat olive oil over medium-low in a large skillet. Add garlic; sauté until fragrant but not browned, 2–3 minutes.
3. Stir in red pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds for medium heat.
4. Add pasta, salt, and pepper. Toss well to coat, and heat through, about 5 minutes.
5. Remove from heat. Stir in parsley, lemon zest, and half the Parmesan. Toss again.
6. Divide among plates. Top with remaining Parmesan. Serve immediately.

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