Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
recipe

A simple yet flavorful Italian pasta dish made with garlic, olive oil, and chili flakes.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Serving Size: 2 servings
Ingredients:
- 200g spaghetti
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 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. 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 skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the sliced garlic to the skillet and sauté until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
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 and then drain the spaghetti.
6. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat with the garlic oil. If the pasta seems dry, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
7. Season with salt to taste and garnish with chopped parsley.
8. Serve hot with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 550
Fat: 30g
Carbohydrates: 65g
Protein: 10g
Fiber: 3g
Sodium: 200mg

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