Description
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio is the ultimate Italian comfort food, combining simple yet high-quality ingredients for a dish that’s bursting with flavor. The aromatic blend of garlic sautéed in extra virgin olive oil, paired with a gentle heat from red pepper flakes and fresh parsley, creates a culinary experience that is both satisfying and elegant. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is quick to prepare and endlessly adaptable. Dive into a bowl of this delicious pasta and discover why it has captured the hearts of food lovers everywhere.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 6 cloves fresh garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté sliced garlic until golden brown.
- Stir in red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds to infuse the oil.
- Add drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss well to coat in the garlic oil mixture.
- Mix in chopped parsley and season with salt; add reserved pasta water if needed for moisture.
- Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg