Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
recipe

A quick and flavorful Italian pasta dish with garlic and olive oil.
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Serving size: 2
Ingredients:
- Spaghetti (200g)
- Olive oil (4 tablespoons)
- Garlic (4 cloves, thinly sliced)
- Red pepper flakes (1 teaspoon)
- Fresh parsley (a handful, chopped)
- Salt (to taste)
- 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. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and sauté until golden, being careful not to burn it.
3. Stir in the red pepper flakes and cook for another 30 seconds.
4. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic oil. If the pasta seems dry, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
5. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley. Season with salt to taste.
6. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 550
Protein: 14g
Carbohydrates: 75g
Fat: 24g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 1g

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