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 servings

Ingredients:

- 200g spaghetti
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon 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 another minute.
5. Once the spaghetti is cooked, reserve a cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.
6. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet, tossing it with the garlic oil. If it seems dry, add a little reserved pasta water.
7. Season with salt to taste and mix in chopped parsley.
8. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 550
Total Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 10mg
Sodium: 300mg
Total Carbohydrates: 75g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugars: 2g
Protein: 12g

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