Description
Spaghetti with Garlic and Oil (Aglio E Olio) is a classic Italian dish that beautifully marries simplicity and flavor. This quick and easy recipe features perfectly cooked spaghetti tossed with sautéed garlic in rich olive oil, enhanced by a kick of red pepper flakes. Finished with fresh parsley, this dish is not only comforting but also elegant enough for any occasion. Whether it’s a busy weeknight or an intimate dinner, Aglio E Olio is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp kosher salt (for pasta water)
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until golden brown, being careful not to burn it.
- Stir in red pepper flakes and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Drain the spaghetti, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water. Toss the spaghetti in the skillet with the garlic oil mixture, adding reserved pasta water gradually to reach desired consistency.
- Remove from heat, stir in chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg