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Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

A simple and delicious 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 sliced thin
  • ½ cup Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper freshly ground
  • ¼ cup Parsley chopped

Instructions 

  1. 1. Cook 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 olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook until garlic is golden brown.
  3. 3. Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet. Toss to coat in the oil and garlic mixture. Add reserved pasta water as needed to create a sauce.
  4. 4. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss in chopped parsley before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Easy, Pasta, Quick
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