Description
Indulge in the simplicity of aglio e olio, a delightful pasta dish bursting with garlic and olive oil flavors, perfect for any weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- Key Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 6 cloves fresh garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Instructions
- 1. Boil the Pasta
- Fill a large pot with water, add salt generously, and bring to a rolling boil. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- 2. Prep the Garlic
- While pasta cooks, peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves into paper-thin pieces.
- 3. Heat the Olive Oil
- In a large skillet over medium heat, pour in the olive oil. Add sliced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté until garlic is golden brown and fragrant (about 2 minutes), stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- 4. Combine Pasta and Sauce
- Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining spaghetti. Add drained spaghetti directly to the skillet with the garlic oil mixture. Toss well to coat.
- 5. Adjust Consistency
- Gradually add reserved pasta water until reaching desired consistency for sauce.
- 6. Garnish and Serve
- Sprinkle chopped parsley over the pasta. Toss gently before serving, adding an extra drizzle of olive oil if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (210g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg