Healthy Pasta Aglio Olio Recipe (Garlic and Oil)— Just 300 Calories!
This simple and flavorful pasta dish combines garlic, chili, and olive oil for a healthy, quick meal under 300 calories.
Ingredients
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- 4 cloves fresh garlic
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 4 red chili pepper red chili pepper (fresh, minced; or to taste)
- 1 handful flat leaf Italian parsley (optional)
- to taste fine salt fine salt
- 8 oz spaghetti (or vermicelli or linguine)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and chili to the oil; sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Mix cooked pasta into the pan, toss to coat evenly, and season with salt.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired, then serve immediately.
Notes
Use fresh garlic for the best flavor and adjust chili to your spice preference.