Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
recipe

A classic Italian pasta dish featuring garlic, olive oil, and chili flakes.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Serving Size: 2 servings
Ingredients:
- 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. 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 and sauté until golden but not burnt, about 2 minutes.
4. Stir in the red chili flakes and cook for another 30 seconds.
5. Once the pasta is cooked, reserve a cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.
6. Add the drained spaghetti to the pan with the garlic and oil. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
7. Season with salt to taste and garnish with chopped parsley and Parmesan cheese if desired.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 450
Protein: 11g
Fat: 20g
Carbohydrates: 58g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 2g

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