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
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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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.
Nutrition
Serving: 2people | Calories: 665kcal | Carbohydrates: 88g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 1361mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g