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Pasta Aglio e Oilio - Garlic & Red Pepper Pasta

Pasta Aglio e Oilio is a dish from Dad's childhood. It is a spicy Italian pasta dish made with olive oil, garlic and red pepper flakes, like a lot of red pepper flakes.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: easy pasta recipe, italian pasta, spicy
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 266kcal
Author: Dad

Equipment

  • Saute Pan
  • Tongs
  • Knife

Ingredients

  • ½ Cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
  • 8 Cloves of garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoon Dried parsley
  • Sea salt
  • Black pepper
  • Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Add the olive oil & garlic to a "cold" pan. This means to add them to the pan before you turn on the heat. Turn the heat on to medium.
  • Watch the garlic closely and as soon as it begins to brown add in the red pepper flakes. Stir well so everything mixes.
  • Add in ½ pound of cooked pasta, the lemon juice, and parsley.
  • Turn the heat off and then season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Top the pasta with parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 78mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 628IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg
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