Spaghetti Aglio e Olio (Spaghetti with Garlic and Olive Oil)

Servings servings

Prep: 5

Cook: 20

Total: 25

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A classic recipe from the Italian kitchen, this versatile olive oil garlic pasta recipes features spaghetti tossed in a simple olive oil and garlic mixture, and flavored with parmesan, parsley, and red pepper flakes.

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Equipment

Deep skillet

Ingredients

▢ 1 lb spaghetti pasta
▢ ¼ cup olive oil
▢ 8-10 cloves garlic sliced
▢ ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional
▢ 1 tbsp salt or to taste
▢ 1 cup reserved pasta water
▢ 1 cup shredded parmesan plus more as garnish if desired
▢ ¼ cup parsley chopped

Instructions

Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. When spaghetti is done, set aside one cup of reserved pasta water before draining the rest of the water from spaghetti.
In a deep sided skillet, add olive oil and garlic slices. Then turn on the heat to medium low. Allow garlic to cook for 1 minute or until it is fragrant, making sure it does not brown/burn. Then add salt and red pepper flakes.
Add the spaghetti to the olive oil and garlic. Toss to coat.
Add reserved pasta water.
Cook for a few more minutes or until the pasta water is absorbed. Toss to combine every 30 seconds or so. Once most of the water is absorbed, spaghetti is coated in a very thin layer of sticky garlicky sauce. Remove skillet from heat.
Add parmesan cheese and parsley. Toss to mix. Add more salt to taste if needed.
Serve with more parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

Using good quality and fresh ingredients such as high quality pasta (that is starchy), good quality parmesan cheese, fresh garlic (NOT garlic powder), and fresh parsley (not dried) will make a big difference to quality and taste of the end product.

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