Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
recipe

A classic 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
- 60ml extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (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 cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and sauté until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
3. Add the red pepper flakes to the skillet and stir for an additional 30 seconds.
4. Once the spaghetti is done cooking, reserve about 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
5. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the garlic oil. Toss to coat the pasta, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a light sauce.
6. Season with salt to taste and garnish with fresh parsley.
7. Serve immediately with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

- Calories: 480
- Protein: 12g
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 1g

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