Classic Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
recipe

A simple yet flavorful Italian pasta dish made with garlic, olive oil, and red pepper flakes.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Serving Size: 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 400g spaghetti
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions:
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
2. While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the sliced garlic to the skillet and sauté until golden and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
4. Stir in the red pepper flakes and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
5. Drain the spaghetti, reserving about 1 cup of pasta water.
6. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until you reach your desired sauce consistency.
7. Season with salt to taste.
8. Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 400
Total Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 200mg
Total Carbohydrates: 50g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugars: 1g
Protein: 10g

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