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: 2 servings
Ingredients:
- 200g spaghetti
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 60ml extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp red pepper 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.
2. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet, sautéing until the garlic is golden and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
4. Once the spaghetti is cooked, reserve a cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
5. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the garlic oil. Toss well to combine, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
6. Season with salt to taste and toss in chopped parsley.
7. Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 400
- Protein: 10g
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 1g

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