Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
recipe

*Simple and delicious Italian pasta dish made with garlic, olive oil, and chili flakes.*
*Preparation time: 20 minutes*
*Serves: 2*
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. 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 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 golden, being careful not to burn it.
4. Stir in the red chili flakes and cook for an additional minute.
5. Reserve a cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.
6. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss to combine with the garlic oil. If the pasta seems dry, add a bit of the reserved pasta water.
7. Season with salt to taste and toss in chopped parsley.
8. Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 450
Protein: 12g
Fat: 20g
Carbohydrates: 56g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 1g

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