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Spaghetti Aglio E Olio

A simple and classic Italian pasta dish made with garlic, olive oil, and red pepper 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 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 large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook until the garlic is golden brown.
  3. 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. 4. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Toss in the chopped parsley.
  5. 5. Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley if desired.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Easy, Pasta
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