Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
recipe

A simple and flavorful Italian pasta dish made with garlic and olive oil.
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. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
2. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the sliced garlic to the skillet and sauté until it turns 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 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
6. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss to combine with the garlic oil.
7. If the pasta seems dry, add a bit of the reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
8. Season with salt to taste and garnish with chopped parsley.
9. Serve warm, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 550
Protein: 12g
Fat: 24g
Carbohydrates: 75g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 1g

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