Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
recipe

A simple, 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
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper 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.
2. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
3. Add the sliced garlic to the pan and sauté until it turns golden brown, being careful not to burn it.
4. Stir in the red pepper flakes and cook for another minute.
5. Once the pasta is cooked, reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
6. Add the drained spaghetti to the pan with the garlic oil. Toss well to coat the pasta.
7. If the pasta seems dry, add a little reserved pasta water until the desired consistency is reached.
8. Season with salt to taste.
9. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 10g
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 1g

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