Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Ingredients

• 200g spaghetti
• 5 tbsp good olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
• Small handful parsley, chopped
• Salt
• Grated parmesan to serve (optional)

Instructions

1. Cook the spaghetti in well-salted water until just al dente, reserving a cup of pasta water.
2. Meanwhile, warm the oil and garlic gently in a pan until the garlic turns pale gold — do not let it brown.
3. Add the chilli flakes and a splash of pasta water.
4. Tip in the drained spaghetti and toss, adding more pasta water until the sauce turns silky.
5. Fold through the parsley, taste for salt and serve at once.

Serving suggestions

• Finish with parmesan and extra chilli for those who like heat.

Storage & reheating

Best fresh, but leftovers reheat in a pan with a splash of water.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

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