Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
recipe

A simple and flavorful Italian pasta dish made with garlic and olive oil.
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Serving size: 2 servings
Ingredients:
- 200g spaghetti
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 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.
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. Add the red pepper flakes and cook for an additional minute.
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 skillet with the garlic oil and toss to combine.
7. If the pasta seems dry, add some reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
8. Season with salt to taste and garnish with fresh parsley.
9. Serve hot, optionally topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 480
Protein: 10g
Fat: 20g
Carbohydrates: 65g
Fiber: 3g
Sodium: 250mg

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