Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
recipe

A quick and flavorful Italian pasta dish made with garlic, olive oil, and red pepper flakes.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Serving Size: 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 400g spaghetti
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 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 to the skillet and sauté until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
4. Stir in the red pepper flakes and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
5. Once the spaghetti is done, reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
6. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the garlic oil. Toss to combine.
7. If the pasta seems dry, add a bit of the reserved pasta water to achieve your desired consistency.
8. Season with salt to taste.
9. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve 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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