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
Ingredients:
- Spaghetti (200g)
- Olive oil (4 tablespoons)
- Garlic (4 cloves, thinly sliced)
- Red chili flakes (1 teaspoon)
- Parsley (fresh, chopped, for garnish)
- Salt (to taste)
- Parmesan cheese (grated, optional)
Instructions:
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
2. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
3. Add the sliced garlic to the pan and sauté until golden brown, being careful not to burn it.
4. Stir in the red chili 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 pan with the garlic and oil. Toss well to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to coat the spaghetti.
7. Season with salt to taste and garnish with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Spaghetti Aglio e Olio!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 430
- Protein: 12g
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 1g

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