Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Keywords: aglio e olio pasta, simple Italian recipe, garlic spaghetti

Ingredients:

• 200g spaghetti
• 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• Salt to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped

Method:

1. Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until golden.
3. Add red pepper flakes and cooked pasta. Toss well.
4. Add reserved pasta water if needed to loosen.
5. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.