Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
recipe

A simple and delicious Italian pasta dish made with garlic, olive oil, and red pepper flakes.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Serving Size: 2 servings
Ingredients:
- 200g spaghetti
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions:
1. Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, according to package instructions.
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 golden brown, being careful not to burn it.
4. Stir in the red pepper flakes and cook for another minute.
5. Once the spaghetti is cooked, reserve a cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
6. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the garlic oil, tossing to combine.
7. If the pasta seems dry, add some reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
8. Season with salt to taste and garnish with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese, if using.
9. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 520
Total Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 10mg
Sodium: 300mg
Total Carbohydrates: 55g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugars: 1g
Protein: 10g

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