Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
recipe

A simple and flavorful Italian pasta dish made with garlic, olive oil, and red pepper flakes.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Serving Size: 2 servings
Ingredients:
- 200g spaghetti
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 60ml extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 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.
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, about 2 minutes. Be careful not to burn it.
4. Stir in the red pepper flakes and cook for another 30 seconds.
5. Once the pasta is ready, reserve about 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.
6. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the garlic oil, tossing to combine. If the pasta seems dry, add a little reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
7. Season with salt to taste and toss in chopped parsley.
8. Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 410
Protein: 10g
Carbohydrates: 60g
Fat: 18g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 1g

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