Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
recipe

A simple yet delicious 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
- 60ml extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions:
1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
2. While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the sliced garlic to the skillet and sauté until it turns golden brown, being careful not to burn it.
4. Stir in the red chili flakes and cook for another minute.
5. Once the spaghetti is cooked, reserve a cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.
6. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the garlic and oil. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
7. Season with salt and toss in chopped parsley.
8. Serve immediately with grated Parmesan cheese on top if desired.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 450
Protein: 12g
Carbohydrates: 56g
Fat: 20g
Fiber: 3g
Sodium: 200mg

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