Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
recipe

A quick and delicious Italian pasta dish made with garlic, olive oil, and chili flakes.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Serving Size: 2 servings

Ingredients:

- 200g spaghetti
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 60ml extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions:

1. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and then drain the pasta.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and sauté until golden and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
3. Add the red chili flakes to the skillet and stir for another 30 seconds.
4. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet along with a splash of the reserved pasta water. Toss everything together to combine, adding more pasta water as needed to create a light sauce.
5. Season with salt to taste, and garnish with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
6. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

- Calories: 400
- Protein: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fat: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg

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