Spaghetti with Garlic and Oil (Aglio E Olio) Recipe
A classic Italian pasta dish, Spaghetti with Garlic and Oil (Aglio E Olio) is a simple yet flavorful recipe that comes together in no time. With just a few key ingredients, this dish showcases the beauty of simplicity and quality ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Spaghetti:
- 400 g (14 oz) Spaghetti
Garlic Oil Mixture:
- 4 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 6 cloves Garlic (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (or to taste)
- Salt (for the pasta water)
Garnish:
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (chopped)
- Grated Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the Garlic and Red Pepper Flakes: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté garlic until golden, and add red pepper flakes.
- Combine the Pasta and Sauce: Add drained pasta to the skillet with garlic oil mixture. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
- Finishing Touches: Toss in chopped parsley and Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
Notes
- This dish is best served fresh and hot.
- You can adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to suit your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Spaghetti with Garlic and Oil, Aglio E Olio, Pasta Recipe, Italian Cuisine
