Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
recipe

A classic Italian pasta dish made with garlic, olive oil, and chili flakes. Perfect for a quick dinner!
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Serving size: 2

Ingredients:

- 200g spaghetti
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 60ml extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp red chili 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 and sauté until golden brown, being careful not to burn it.
4. Stir in the red chili flakes and mix well.
5. Once the spaghetti is cooked, reserve a cup of pasta water and then drain the pasta.
6. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the garlic oil. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a sauce.
7. Season with salt to taste, and garnish with fresh parsley.
8. Serve immediately, adding grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 450
Carbohydrates: 62g
Protein: 10g
Fat: 20g
Fiber: 3g
Sodium: 150mg

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