Description
Experience the rich flavors of Italy with this quick and easy aglio e olio recipe, featuring garlic, olive oil, and spaghetti in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 6 cloves fresh garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Pasta:
- – Boil a large pot of salted water.
- – Add spaghetti and cook until al dente, according to package instructions.
- 2. Prepare the Garlic:
- – While pasta cooks, thinly slice the garlic.
- 3. Heat the Oil:
- – In a large skillet over medium heat, pour in olive oil.
- – Once warm, add sliced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté until garlic is golden and fragrant (be careful not to burn).
- 4. Combine Pasta and Sauce:
- – Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- – Add drained spaghetti directly to the skillet with garlic oil. Toss well.
- 5. Season:
- – Stir in salt and pepper to taste.
- – If too dry, add reserved pasta water gradually until the desired consistency is reached.
- 6. Garnish and Serve:
- – Sprinkle chopped parsley over the pasta before serving.
- – Optionally drizzle with more olive oil for added richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg