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Spaghetti Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino (Spaghetti with Garlic, Oil & Chili) and The Ultimate Mediterranean Diet Cookbook by Amy Riolo
A classic, simple Italian dish that can be made when there's "nothing to eat"!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
16 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 444 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 lb Spaghetti (good quality, I like De Cecco)
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
- 6 cloves garlic (crushed or minced, or a little of each)
- ⅛ tsp hot pepper (to taste, fresh or dried)
- 1 bunch flat leaf parsley (fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped)
- ⅛ tsp pepper (freshly ground, to taste)
- ⅛ tsp kosher salt (or sea salt to taste)
- ½ Tbsp Pecorino cheese (optional, freshly grated, to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta as directed on the package, until al dente.
- While the pasta is cooking, prepare the sauce. Heat the olive oil in a large wide skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and chili flakes and cook just until they start to release their aroma, about 30 to 60 seconds.
- Add the drained pasta (reserve some of the pasta water) and parsley to the skillet and toss to coat. Add more water if it's too dry. Drizzle with additional oil, if desired, then add the black pepper and Pecorino cheese, if using. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Omit the hot pepper if you don't want it spicy hot.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
444kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
70g
(23%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
77mg
(3%)
Potassium
282mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
964IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 444
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 444kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 70g | 23% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 77mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 282mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 964IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.