Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
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!
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 665kcal
Ingredients
- water for boiling
- 8 oz. spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 8 oz. shelled, deveined tiger prawn or medium-sized shrimp, 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
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside. Save 3 tablespoons of the pasta water.
- Heat a skillet on medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds, add the shrimp, chili flakes and salt. Cook the shrimp until both sides turn white, then add the spaghetti and water into the skillet. Stir to combine well.
- Add the parsley into the skillet, stir to distribute well. Turn off the heat and add the Parmesan cheese. Dish out and serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Serving: 2people | Calories: 665kcal | Carbohydrates: 88g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 1361mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g