Classic Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
recipe

A simple and flavorful Italian pasta dish made with garlic, olive oil, and chili flakes.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Serving Size: 2 servings
Ingredients:
- 200g spaghetti
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 60ml extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red chili 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. Add the 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 cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
3. Add the red chili flakes to the skillet and stir for about 30 seconds.
4. Toss the drained spaghetti into the skillet and mix well to coat the pasta with the garlic oil. If the pasta seems dry, add a little reserved pasta water to achieve the desired consistency.
5. Season with salt to taste and mix in the chopped parsley.
6. Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 400
- Protein: 9g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 0g

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