Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
recipe

A classic Italian dish made with simple ingredients that packs a punch of flavor.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Serving Size: 2 servings
Ingredients:
- 200g spaghetti
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper 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 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the spaghetti.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until the garlic is golden brown (about 2 minutes).
3. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet, tossing it with the garlic oil. If the pasta seems dry, add a bit of the reserved pasta cooking water.
4. Season with salt to taste and toss in the chopped parsley.
5. Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 550
Fat: 30g
Carbohydrates: 65g
Protein: 15g
Fiber: 3g

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