Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
A classic Italian pasta dish made with expired but safe spaghetti, garlic, olive oil, and chili flakes.
10
Prep Time (min)
15
Cook Time (min)
25
Total Time (min)
4
Servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound expired dry spaghetti
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Difficulty:Easy
Tags:
expired-food-recipefood-waste-reduction
Instructions
1
Cook the expired spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over low heat. Add the thinly sliced garlic and chili flakes.
3
Cook the garlic and chili flakes in the olive oil, stirring occasionally, until the garlic turns golden brown. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
4
Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss until it is coated evenly with the garlic-infused olive oil.
5
Season with salt to taste.
6
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.