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
Ingredients:
- Spaghetti (200g)
- Olive oil (4 tablespoons)
- Garlic (4 cloves, thinly sliced)
- Red pepper flakes (1 teaspoon)
- Fresh parsley (2 tablespoons, chopped)
- Salt (to taste)
- 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 pan over medium heat.
3. Add the sliced garlic to the pan and sauté until golden brown, being careful not to burn it.
4. Stir in the red pepper flakes and cook for another 30 seconds.
5. Once the spaghetti is cooked, reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta.
6. Add the drained spaghetti to the pan with the garlic oil. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a light sauce.
7. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley. Season with salt to taste.
8. Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 550
Protein: 12g
Carbohydrates: 70g
Fat: 25g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 1g

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