Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
recipe

A classic Italian dish featuring spaghetti tossed in garlic and olive oil.
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Serving size: 2

Ingredients:

- 200g spaghetti
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 60ml extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt (to taste)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions:

1. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet, sautéing until the garlic is golden and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
4. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet, tossing to coat in the garlic oil.
5. If the pasta seems dry, add a little reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency.
6. Season with salt to taste and toss in the chopped parsley.
7. Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 480
Protein: 12g
Fat: 20g
Carbohydrates: 63g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 1g

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