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Spaghetti Aglio E Olio

A classic, simple Italian pasta of garlic, olive oil, and red pepper flakes tossed with spaghetti.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound spaghetti uncooked
  • 6 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped, optional
  • 1 cup Parmesan grated, optional

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, then add the spaghetti and cook until al dente according to package directions.
  • While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium to medium-low heat.
  • Add the sliced garlic to the oil and stir constantly until the garlic is just golden and fragrant, taking care not to burn it.
  • Stir in the red pepper flakes, then remove the skillet from the heat.
  • When the pasta is done, reserve at least 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
  • Transfer the drained pasta to the skillet with the garlic oil, add at least 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water, and toss thoroughly to coat. Add more pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
  • If using, add the chopped parsley and grated Parmesan, tossing lightly to combine.
  • Serve immediately.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large Skillet
  • Colander
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Tongs or pasta fork

Notes

  • Nutrition is calculated using the parsley and Parmesan cheese.