Classic Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
A simple yet delicious Italian pasta dish made with garlic, olive oil, and red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g spaghetti
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 60ml extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- 50g grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the spaghetti until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing until the garlic is golden brown.
- Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet, tossing to coat in the garlic oil. If the pasta seems dry, add reserved pasta water a little at a time.
- Season with salt and garnish with chopped parsley and Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use high-quality olive oil and fresh herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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