Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
recipe

A classic Italian pasta dish made with garlic, olive oil, and chili flakes.
Preparation Time: 15 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 (or to taste)
- 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 and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
4. Add the red pepper flakes to the skillet and cook for an additional minute.
5. Once the spaghetti is cooked, reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
6. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the garlic oil. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to help the sauce coat the pasta.
7. Season with salt to taste and toss in the chopped parsley.
8. Serve immediately with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 550
Protein: 12g
Fat: 30g
Carbohydrates: 60g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 1g

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