Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
recipe

A classic Italian dish featuring spaghetti tossed in a simple garlic and olive oil sauce.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Serving Size: 2 servings
Ingredients:
- Spaghetti - 200g
- Olive oil - 4 tablespoons
- Garlic - 4 cloves, thinly sliced
- Red pepper flakes - 1 teaspoon
- Parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Salt - to taste
- Parmesan cheese - for serving (optional)
Instructions:
1. Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for about 2 minutes until the garlic is golden and fragrant.
3. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet, tossing well to coat in the garlic oil. If the pasta seems dry, add a little reserved pasta water to achieve the desired consistency.
4. Stir in the chopped parsley and season with salt to taste.
5. Serve immediately with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 480
Protein: 9g
Fat: 20g
Carbohydrates: 66g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 0g

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