Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
recipe

*A classic Italian pasta dish made with garlic, olive oil, and chili flakes.*
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Serving Size: 2 servings
Ingredients:
- Spaghetti - 200g
- Olive oil - 4 tablespoons
- Garlic - 4 cloves, thinly sliced
- Red chili flakes - 1 teaspoon
- Fresh parsley - a small bunch, chopped
- Salt - to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional) - for serving
Instructions:
1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
2. While the pasta is cooking, heat 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 chili flakes and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
5. Once the spaghetti is cooked, reserve a cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
6. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat with the garlic oil.
7. If the pasta seems dry, add a little reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
8. Stir in the chopped parsley and season with salt to taste.
9. Serve hot with grated Parmesan cheese on top, if desired.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 450
Protein: 12g
Carbohydrates: 60g
Fat: 18g
Fiber: 3g
Sodium: 300mg

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