Classic Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
A quick and easy Italian pasta dish made with garlic, olive oil, and chili flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 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
- 100ml extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Parmesan cheese, grated, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
- Add the sliced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden, being careful not to burn.
- Stir in the red chili flakes and remove from heat.
- Once the pasta is cooked, reserve some pasta water and drain the rest.
- Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the garlic oil.
- Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a silky sauce.
- Season with salt and garnish with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, if using.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh. Can be customized with additional ingredients like shrimp or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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