Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
recipe

A classic Italian pasta dish made with garlic, olive oil, and chili flakes. Quick and simple!
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Serving size: 2 servings

Ingredients:

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

Instructions:

1. Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and sauté until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
3. Add the red chili flakes and a pinch of salt, stirring to combine.
4. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic oil. If the pasta seems dry, add a little reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency.
5. Remove from heat, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

- Calories: 400
- Protein: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fat: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg

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