Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
recipe

A classic Italian pasta dish with garlic and olive oil.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Serving Size: 2
Ingredients:
- 200g spaghetti
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 60ml extra virgin olive oil
- 1 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 the 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 an additional minute.
5. Once the spaghetti is cooked, reserve a cup of pasta water and then drain the pasta.
6. Add the drained spaghetti to the pan with the garlic and oil. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time if needed.
7. Season with salt to taste and garnish with fresh parsley.
8. Serve hot, with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 450
Carbohydrates: 60g
Protein: 12g
Fat: 20g
Fiber: 3g
Sodium: 300mg

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