Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
recipe

A classic Italian pasta dish made with simple ingredients that pack a punch. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Serving Size: 2
Ingredients:
- 200g spaghetti
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 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 pan over medium heat.
3. Add the sliced garlic to the pan and sauté until golden brown, being careful not to burn it.
4. Stir in the red pepper flakes and cook for another 30 seconds.
5. Once the pasta is cooked, reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.
6. Add the drained spaghetti to the pan with the garlic and oil. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a light sauce.
7. Season with salt to taste and garnish with fresh parsley.
8. Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 550
Protein: 14g
Carbohydrates: 70g
Fat: 25g
Fiber: 3g

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