Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
recipe

A classic Italian pasta dish made with garlic, olive oil, and chili flakes. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Serving Size: 4 servings

Ingredients:

- 400g spaghetti
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 60ml extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions:

1. Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water 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 red pepper flakes. Sauté until the garlic is golden and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes, being careful not to burn it.
3. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to help the sauce coat the spaghetti.
4. Season with salt to taste and toss in the chopped parsley.
5. Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 320
Total Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 220mg
Total Carbohydrates: 44g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugars: 0g
Protein: 9g

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