Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
recipe

A classic Italian pasta dish made with garlic and olive oil.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Serving Size: 4 servings

Ingredients:

- 400g spaghetti
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 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. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until the garlic is golden but not burnt, about 2-3 minutes.
3. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic oil. If the pasta looks dry, gradually add reserved pasta water until you reach the desired consistency.
4. Season with salt to taste and toss again.
5. Remove from heat, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

- Calories: 450
- Total Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
- Sodium: 150mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 58g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 1g
- Protein: 10g

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