Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Name: Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 people
Ingredients: water; 8 oz. Spaghetti; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 4 cloves garlic; 8 oz. tiger prawn; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley; 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
2 people
Calories
665 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Kelsey Carr

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Spaghetti Aglio e Olio - easy delicious pasta with shrimp, olive oil, garlic and chili flakes. This aglio e olio recipe is as good as Italian restaurants!

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Ingredients

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water for boiling
8 oz. Spaghetti
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic minced
8 oz. tiger prawn or medium-sized shrimp, shelled, deveined, tail-on
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley
3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving 3 tablespoons of the pasta water.
Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, then add the shrimp, chili flakes, and salt. Cook the shrimp until both sides turn white, then add the spaghetti and reserved pasta water to the skillet. Stir to combine well.
Add the parsley to the skillet and stir to distribute it evenly. Turn off the heat and add the Parmesan cheese. Dish out and serve immediately.

Notes

Using vegetable will result in a bland pasta. Extra-virgin olive oil is recommended for this dish.
You can use chicken instead of shrimp as the protein of choice.

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Serving 2people Calories 665kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 88g (29%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 148mg (49%) Sodium 1361mg (57%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%)