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Spaghetti with Green Beans

Spaghetti with Green Beans tossed with garlicky olive oil, a simple but flavorful pasta dish made with only 5 ingredients and dinner will be ready in less than 30 minutes!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword spaghetti with green beans, garlicky spaghetti with green beans
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 373kcal

Ingredients

  • 500 grams green beans (just over 1 lb) ends trimmed and rinsed
  • 450 grams spaghetti
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil plus extra for drizzling
  • 3 large garlic cloves finely minced
  • pinch red pepper flakes optional
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese (for serving) as much as you like!

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add your spaghetti. Cook until al dente, according to the manufacturers suggested cooking time.
  • In the last 5 minutes of cooking add the green beans. They should be done at the same time as the spaghetti and be fork tender.
  • Meanwhile, in a large enough skillet to hold the pasta, heat olive oil on medium high heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute. Do not burn the garlic!
  • When the pasta and green beans are ready, drain and add to the skillet. Toss with the garlicky oil to coat. Stir in extra olive oil, as needed, if the pasta is dry. Add black pepper, if desired. 
  • Serve immediately with plenty of grated cheese at the table!

Notes

Tips and suggestions:
  • My mom has always prepared this dish with whole green beans but you may chop them into smaller pieces, if you prefer. 
  • Make this recipe with pasta of your choice including linguine; penne; fusilli; or gemelli.
  • If you don't have a skillet large enough to toss the pasta with the oil, simply drain the spaghetti with green beans and return to the pot. Pour the garlicky oil into the pot and toss to coat.
  • Keep leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days.
  • Please note that the nutritional information provided is approximate and may vary according to exact portion size and ingredients used.

Nutrition

Calories: 373kcal