Classic Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
recipe

A simple yet flavorful Italian pasta dish made with garlic and olive oil.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Serving Size: 4

Ingredients:

- Spaghetti - 400g
- Olive oil - 1/2 cup
- Garlic - 4 cloves, thinly sliced
- Red pepper flakes - 1 teaspoon
- Fresh parsley - 1/4 cup, chopped
- Salt - to taste
- Parmesan cheese - for serving (optional)

Instructions:

1. Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and sauté until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes.
3. Add the red pepper flakes and cook for another 30 seconds.
4. Toss the drained spaghetti into the skillet, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a light sauce.
5. Stir in the chopped parsley and season with salt to taste.
6. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 400
Protein: 10g
Fat: 18g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 0g

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