Description
A quick and easy recipe for the classic Italian dish, Spaghetti Aglio e Olio. This flavorful pasta is ready in just 10 minutes, making it a perfect option for a fast and delicious meal.
Ingredients
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Spaghetti Aglio e Olio Ingredients:
- 5.5oz / 160g dried spaghetti pasta
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or fresh red chili
- Handful fresh parsley leaves
- Salt to cook the pasta
Instructions
- Boil the Pasta: Cook the pasta in heavily salted water until it’s 80% cooked, then reserve some pasta water.
- Prepare Ingredients: Slice garlic, chop parsley, and heat olive oil with garlic and chili in a pan.
- Saute: Add parsley, pasta water, and combine with almost cooked pasta in the pan.
- Toss: Stir continuously for 2-3 minutes until the sauce emulsifies and becomes creamy.
- Serve: Garnish with optional pangrattato bread crumbs and enjoy!
Notes
Recipe Notes:
- Cook pasta slightly under package instructions to finish in the sauce.
- Use sufficient salt for flavor and reserve pasta water for creamy consistency.
- Adjust garlic and chili to taste, infuse in oil on low heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 489 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
