Garlic-Basil Spaghetti with Parmesan
Garlic-Basil Spaghetti with Parmesan delivers silky strands coated in olive oil and butter, perfumed with minced garlic and fresh basil. The balance of richness and herbal brightness is rounded out by a snowy finish of grated Parmesan. It’s ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a light summer meal alongside a crisp salad.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Garlic-Basil Spaghetti with Parmesan, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 44
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 18
- Performance
- 23
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti, cook for 8 to 10 minutes until slightly firm, then drain.
- 2
In a large bowl, toss the spaghetti with the olive oil, butter, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Serve with Parmesan cheese.
- Calories 329.36 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 9.47 g Moderate 19%
- Carbohydrate 43.02 g 16%
- Total Fat 14.28 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 5.36 g High 27%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 19.89 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 82.89 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 3.16 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 1.04 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 86.96 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 2.21 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 137.15 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 61.68 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 1.06 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Garlic Basil Spaghetti with Parmesan is made with 7 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Basil, Grated Parmesan Cheese, and Minced Garlic. Each serving provides about 329.36 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Garlic-Basil Spaghetti with Parmesan made of?
- The main ingredients are Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Basil, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Minced Garlic, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Garlic-Basil Spaghetti with Parmesan?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 329.36 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Garlic-Basil Spaghetti with Parmesan easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Garlic-Basil Spaghetti with Parmesan healthy?
- Garlic-Basil Spaghetti with Parmesan has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 329.36 calories and 9.47 g of protein, or 19% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 5.36 g (27% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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