Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
recipe

*Deliciously simple Italian pasta dish with garlic and olive oil*
*Preparation time: 20 minutes*
*Serving size: 2 servings*
Ingredients:
- 200g spaghetti
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 60ml extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (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 red pepper flakes to the skillet and sauté until the garlic is golden and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
4. Once the spaghetti is cooked, reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta.
5. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the garlic oil. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
6. Season with salt to taste and remove from heat.
7. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 400
Fat: 20g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Protein: 10g
Fiber: 2g
Sodium: 500mg

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