Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
recipe

*Simple and delicious pasta dish with garlic and olive oil. Perfect for a quick dinner.*
*Preparation Time: 20 minutes*
*Serves: 2*
Ingredients:
- 200g spaghetti
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 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, being careful not to burn it.
4. Stir in the red pepper flakes and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
5. Once the spaghetti is cooked, reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
6. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the garlic oil. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a silky sauce.
7. Season with salt to taste and garnish with chopped parsley and Parmesan cheese if desired.
8. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 550
- Protein: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fat: 25g
- Fiber: 3g

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