Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

A classic, quick-to-make pasta dish featuring,, and olive oil. Simple ingredients come together for bold, layered flavor.

**Ingredients- 400 g spaghetti

• 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced- 120 ml (1/2 cup) extra olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
• Salt to
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
  -ated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano (optional)

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente according package instructions. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water before draining.
2. While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the sliced and sauté gently until it just turns golden and fragrant, careful not to it.
3. Stir in the chili flakes a of salt. Remove the skillet from.
4. the drained spaghetti to the. Toss to coat in the garlic-oil mixture, reserved pasta water a little at a time to loosen if needed.
   . Scatter chopped parsley over the pasta. Finish with grated cheese if using. immediately.

Tips

• Keep garlic attention low heat to prevent bitterness.
• high-quality extra virgin olive oil for flavor- a lighter version, reduce the oil by a few tablespoons and replace with a splash of water.