Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
recipe

Description: A quick and easy Italian pasta dish made with olive oil, garlic, and chili flakes.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Serving Size: 2 servings
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, for serving (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 skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the sliced garlic to the skillet and sauté until golden brown, taking care not to burn it.
4. Stir in the red chili flakes and cook for an additional minute.
5. Once the pasta is cooked, reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.
6. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the garlic oil, tossing to combine.
7. If the pasta seems dry, add a bit of the reserved pasta water.
8. Season with salt to taste and garnish with fresh parsley.
9. Serve hot with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 450
Protein: 10g
Carbohydrates: 60g
Fat: 20g
Fiber: 2g
Sodium: 300mg

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