Classic Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Classic Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and sauté until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Do not burn the garlic.
⏱️ 4 min - 3
Add red pepper flakes to the skillet and stir for 30 seconds. Remove the skillet from heat.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti and add it to the skillet with the garlic oil. Toss to coat the pasta.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Add the reserved pasta water gradually until the desired consistency is reached. Stir in chopped parsley, grated Parmesan, salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan and parsley if desired.
⏱️ 2 min
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Classic Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and sauté until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Do not burn the garlic.
⏱️ 4 min - 3
Add red pepper flakes to the skillet and stir for 30 seconds. Remove the skillet from heat.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti and add it to the skillet with the garlic oil. Toss to coat the pasta.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Add the reserved pasta water gradually until the desired consistency is reached. Stir in chopped parsley, grated Parmesan, salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan and parsley if desired.
⏱️ 2 min