Classic Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
recipe

*An easy and flavorful Italian pasta dish made with garlic and olive oil.*
*Preparation Time: 20 minutes*
*Serving Size: 2 servings*

Ingredients:

- 200g spaghetti
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 60ml extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)

Instructions:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook 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 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 bit of the reserved pasta water to achieve the desired consistency.
5. Season with salt to taste and mix in the chopped parsley.
6. Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

- Calories: 450
- Total Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
- Sodium: 200mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 60g
- Dietary Fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 1g
- Protein: 12g

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