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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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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 400 g spaghetti
  • 6 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • to taste salt
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped

Instructions 

  1. 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. 2. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until the garlic is golden brown.
  3. 3. Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet, tossing to coat in the oil. If needed, add some reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
  4. 4. Season with salt to taste and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2.5g | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Easy, Pasta, Quick
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