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Simple Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

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A classic Italian staple built from pantry essentials — garlicky, savory, and elegant.

Prep 00:05
Cook 00:15
Total 00:20
Yield 2

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb spaghetti
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions

  1. 1
    Boil the spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
  2. 2
    Meanwhile, warm the olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook ~2 minutes until the garlic is golden — do not let it burn.
  3. 3
    Add the drained spaghetti and reserved pasta water to the skillet and turn off the heat.
  4. 4
    Toss vigorously until a glossy sauce coats the pasta. Stir in the parsley and top with Parmesan.
Category
Dinner
Cuisine
Italian

Dietary Information

Vegetarian

Recipe Attribution

Gimme Some Oven
gimmesomeoven.com/spaghetti-aglio-e-olio/