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Savor the Best Homemade Comfort Food for Every Craving

This Spaghetti Aglio e Olio is a simple, flavorful dish perfect for satisfying cravings in under 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Spaghetti
  • 1 tablespoon Salt for pasta water
For the Sauce
  • 0.5 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil high quality
  • 4-6 cloves Garlic sliced
  • 0.5 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes adjust to taste
  • 0.25 cup Parsley freshly chopped
For the Finish
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • skillet
  • Tongs

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Fill a large pot with water, add salt, and bring to a boil. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Thinly slice garlic and heat olive oil in a skillet. Add garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes until golden.
  3. Sprinkle red pepper flakes into the skillet and stir for 30 seconds. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining spaghetti.
  4. Add drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss gently. Use reserved pasta water to achieve desired sauce consistency.
  5. Fold in chopped parsley and top with grated Parmesan and lemon zest. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh garlic for best flavor. Adjust heat levels as per your preference. Reserve pasta water for a silky sauce.

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