Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
recipe

A classic Italian pasta dish made with garlic, olive oil, and chili flakes.
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Serving Size: 2 servings
Ingredients:
- 200g spaghetti
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 60ml extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions:
1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
2. While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the sliced garlic to the skillet and sauté until golden brown, being careful not to burn it.
4. Stir in the red chili flakes and cook for another 30 seconds.
5. Once the pasta is cooked, reserve a cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
6. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet, tossing it with the garlic oil. If the pasta seems dry, add some reserved pasta water.
7. Season with salt to taste and toss in the chopped parsley.
8. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 550
Protein: 12g
Fat: 25g
Carbohydrates: 70g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 1g

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