Garlic Parmesan Pasta

10-Minute Garlic Parmesan Pasta

Ingredients (serves 1–2)

• Pasta (any kind)

• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter

• 2–3 garlic cloves, minced

• Chilli flakes (optional but elite)

• Salt & black pepper

• Grated Parmesan (or any hard cheese)

• Splash of pasta water

Method

1. Boil pasta
   Salt the water like the sea. Cook pasta according to packet.

2. Make the sauce
   While it cooks, heat oil/butter in a pan.
   Add garlic + chilli flakes, cook 30–60 seconds (don’t brown).

3. Combine
   Reserve a mug of pasta water, then drain pasta.
   Add pasta to the pan with a splash of pasta water and toss.

4. Finish
   Take off heat, add lots of Parmesan, crack of black pepper, toss again.

Optional glow-ups (30 seconds each)

• Add lemon zest or a squeeze of lemon 🍋

• Throw in spinach or frozen peas

• Crack an egg in at the end for creamy carbonara vibes

• Top with crispy breadcrumbs if you’re feeling fancy

If you tell me what’s in your fridge (or if this is a “I’m starving right now” situation), I’ll tailor one perfectly.