Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
recipe

Description: A classic Italian pasta dish made with garlic, olive oil, and a hint of red pepper flakes.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Serving Size: 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 400g spaghetti
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 100ml 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 and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and then drain the spaghetti.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and sauté until golden brown, being careful not to burn it.
3. Stir in the red pepper flakes and cook for an additional minute.
4. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic oil. If the pasta seems dry, gradually add reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
5. Season with salt to taste and toss in chopped parsley for garnish.
6. Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fat: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg

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