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Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

A simple and classic Italian pasta dish made with garlic, olive oil, and chili flakes.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Tongs

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 400 g spaghetti
  • 6 cloves garlic sliced thin
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp red chili flakes
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper freshly ground
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated

Instructions: 

  • 1. Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
  • 2. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and red chili flakes, and cook until the garlic is golden brown.
  • 3. Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat in the oil. Add reserved pasta water as needed to create a sauce.
  • 4. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir in the chopped parsley.
  • 5. Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes:

For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of white wine to the skillet before adding the spaghetti.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2.5gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Keywords:

Keyword Easy, Pasta
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