Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
recipe

A simple and classic Italian pasta dish made with garlic, olive oil, and chili flakes.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Serving Size: 2
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 to the skillet and sauté until golden brown, being careful not to burn it.
4. Stir in the red pepper flakes and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
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 coat. If the pasta seems dry, add a little reserved pasta water.
7. Season with salt to taste and garnish with chopped parsley.
8. Serve warm, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 480
Protein: 12g
Fat: 20g
Carbohydrates: 60g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 1g

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