Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
recipe

A classic Italian pasta dish with garlic, olive oil, and a hint of chili.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Serving Size: 2
Ingredients:
- Spaghetti - 200g
- Olive oil - 4 tablespoons
- Garlic - 4 cloves, thinly sliced
- Red pepper flakes - 1 teaspoon
- Fresh parsley - a handful, chopped
- Salt - to taste
- Parmesan cheese - for serving (optional)
Instructions:
1. Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente.
2. While the pasta is cooking, heat 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 another minute.
5. Once the pasta is cooked, reserve a cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
6. Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the garlic and oil. Toss to combine.
7. If the pasta seems dry, add a little reserved pasta water until the desired consistency is reached.
8. Stir in the chopped parsley and season with salt to taste.
9. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 500
Protein: 12g
Carbohydrates: 70g
Fat: 20g
Fiber: 3g
Sodium: 200mg

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