Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
recipe

A classic Italian pasta dish made with garlic, olive oil, 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 tsp red chili flakes
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions:
1. Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and then drain the spaghetti.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and sliced garlic. Sauté until the garlic is golden and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
3. Add the red chili flakes and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
4. Toss the drained spaghetti into the skillet, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the desired consistency is reached. Stir well to combine.
5. Season with salt to taste and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
6. Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 450
Total Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 5mg
Sodium: 200mg
Total Carbohydrates: 60g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugars: 1g
Protein: 12g

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