Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
recipe

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

Recipe:

- 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. Boil a pot of salted water 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 golden brown, about 2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
4. Stir in the red chili flakes and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
5. When the spaghetti is done, reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
6. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the garlic and oil. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a light sauce.
7. Season with salt to taste and garnish with fresh parsley.
8. Serve immediately, with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 400
Fat: 18g
Carbohydrates: 55g
Protein: 10g
Fiber: 3g
Sodium: 200mg

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