Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
recipe

A classic Italian pasta dish that is simple yet packed with flavor.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
- 400g spaghetti
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 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 spaghetti 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, being careful not to burn it.
4. Stir in the red pepper flakes and cook for an additional minute.
5. Once the spaghetti is cooked, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water and then drain the pasta.
6. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the garlic oil, tossing to combine.
7. If the pasta seems dry, add some reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency.
8. Season with salt to taste and garnish with fresh parsley.
9. Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 400
Protein: 10g
Fat: 20g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 1g

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