Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
recipe

A quick and flavorful Italian pasta dish made with garlic, olive oil, and chili 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 chili flakes
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions:
1. Cook the spaghetti in boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and sauté until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
3. Add the red chili flakes and sauté for an additional 30 seconds.
4. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a smooth sauce.
5. Season with salt to taste.
6. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fat: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg

Reviews: 3.77 (2152 reviews) ★★★★★ share