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Pasta Aglio e Olio
This pasta aglio e olio recipe consists of spaghetti tossed in a garlic, olive oil, and red pepper flake sauce. You won't believe how easy it is to make!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 375 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 12 oz Spaghetti
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 8 garlic cloves thinly sliced
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/3 cup pasta water
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti to al dente according to package instructions. Reserve about one cup of the pasta cooking water for the sauce.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and sauté for a few minutes until it is lightly golden brown.
- Add the crushed red pepper flakes and stir to combine.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet along with 1/3 cup of the hot pasta water. Toss everything together until the sauce is emulsified and fully coats the noodles. Add more pasta water to thin out the sauce if needed. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
375kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Sodium
5mg
(0%)
Potassium
143mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
0.4IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 375
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 375kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 143mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0.4IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.