Spaghetti aglio e olio is simple, fast, and packed with garlic, olive oil, and red pepper flavor.
Prep 5 min • Cook 15 min • Serves 4
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Gives you gentle, even heat to turn sliced garlic golden without burning it.
With only a few ingredients, a good olive oil is the star of this dish.
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Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- Salt to taste
- Grated Parmesan, optional
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Warm olive oil in a skillet and gently cook garlic until lightly golden.
- Add red pepper flakes and remove from heat if garlic is browning too fast.
- Toss in drained spaghetti with a splash of pasta water until glossy.
- Finish with parsley and Parmesan if desired.
Tips for the best results
Cook the pasta just to al dente, salt the pasta water well, and save a little pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed. Fresh herbs and Parmesan can add even more flavor at the end.
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