Classic Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
recipe

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Serving Size: 2
Ingredients:
- 200g spaghetti
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions:
1. Boil a pot of salted water and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
2. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the sliced garlic to the skillet and sauté until it turns golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
4. Stir in the red pepper flakes and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
5. Once the spaghetti is cooked, reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and then drain the pasta.
6. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a light sauce.
7. Season with salt to taste and garnish with chopped parsley.
8. Serve hot, with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 480
Fat: 24g
Carbohydrates: 55g
Protein: 10g
Fiber: 2g

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