Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
recipe

A classic Italian pasta dish featuring garlic and olive oil.
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Serving size: 2
Ingredients:
- 200g spaghetti
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 60ml extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp red pepper 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, being careful not to burn it.
4. Stir in the red pepper flakes and cook for another minute.
5. Once the spaghetti is cooked, reserve a cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
6. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the garlic oil and toss to combine.
7. If the pasta seems dry, add a bit of the reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
8. Season with salt and garnish with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, if using.
9. Serve immediately and enjoy your meal!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 450
Carbohydrates: 60g
Protein: 10g
Fat: 20g
Fiber: 3g
Sodium: 200mg

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