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
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. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti 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 and sauté until golden brown, being careful not to burn it.
4. Stir in the red chili flakes and cook for an additional minute.
5. Once the spaghetti is cooked, reserve a cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
6. Add the drained spaghetti to the pan with garlic and oil, tossing to combine.
7. If the pasta seems dry, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
8. Season with salt to taste and garnish with chopped parsley.
9. Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 550
Protein: 12g
Carbohydrates: 75g
Fat: 22g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 1g

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