Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio is a classic Italian pasta dish made with garlic, olive oil, and chili for a quick gourmet meal.
Equipment
- large pot
- wide pan
Ingredients
- 400 g spaghetti
- 6–8 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil use high-quality for best flavor
- ½–1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup fresh parsley
- ½ cup reserved pasta water reserve before draining
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti until al dente.
- Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining the spaghetti.
- Thinly slice the garlic cloves evenly.
- Heat olive oil in a wide pan over medium-low heat.
- Add garlic and cook gently until lightly golden.
- Stir in red pepper flakes and cook briefly to release flavor.
- Add drained pasta directly into the pan.
- Pour in some reserved pasta water and toss to combine.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and parsley.
- Serve immediately with optional Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Cook garlic gently to avoid bitterness. Reserve pasta water to create a silky sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gSodium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g
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