Classic Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
recipe

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Serving Size: 2 servings
Ingredients:
- 200g spaghetti
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions:
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking 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 and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
3. Stir in the red pepper flakes and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
4. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic oil. If the pasta seems dry, add a little of the reserved pasta cooking water until desired consistency is reached.
5. Season with salt to taste and mix in the chopped parsley.
6. Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 12g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 1g

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