Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
recipe

A simple and delicious Italian pasta dish made with garlic and olive oil.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Serving Size: 2

Ingredients:

- 200g spaghetti
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 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 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, cooking until the garlic is golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
4. Once the spaghetti is cooked, reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
5. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the garlic oil. Toss well to combine, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to help the sauce adhere to the pasta.
6. Season with salt to taste and garnish with chopped parsley.
7. Serve immediately, with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 450
Fat: 20g
Carbohydrates: 55g
Protein: 12g
Fiber: 2g
Sodium: 200mg

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