Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
recipe

A classic Italian pasta dish made with simple ingredients, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Serving Size: 4 servings

Ingredients:

- 400g spaghetti
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (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. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and sauté until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
3. Add the red pepper flakes to the skillet and stir for about 30 seconds.
4. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet, tossing to coat in the garlic oil. If it seems dry, add some reserved pasta water until you reach the desired consistency.
5. Season with salt to taste and toss in the chopped parsley.
6. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

- Calories: 450
- Total Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
- Sodium: 200mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 60g
- Dietary Fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 1g
- Protein: 10g

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