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

Ingredients:

- 200g spaghetti
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 60ml 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 cooks, 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 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
4. Stir in the red pepper 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 skillet with the garlic oil, tossing to coat. If needed, add a little reserved pasta water to help combine.
7. Season with salt to taste and toss in the chopped parsley.
8. Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 450
Protein: 10g
Fat: 20g
Carbohydrates: 60g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 1g

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