Description
Spaghetti with Garlic and Oil, or Aglio E Olio, is a classic Italian dish that embodies simplicity and flavor. The golden olive oil, fragrant garlic, and a hint of heat from red pepper flakes come together to create a delightful meal in just minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings, this dish is not only easy to make but also impressively delicious. Enjoy it as is or customize with your favorite ingredients for an added twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook spaghetti until al dente (about 8-10 minutes).
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil and sauté minced garlic until golden brown (1-2 minutes).
- Add red pepper flakes and stir for another 30 seconds.
- Reserve some pasta water, drain spaghetti, then toss it into the skillet with garlic oil. Mix well, adding reserved pasta water gradually to achieve a silky sauce.
- Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley and salt to taste.
- Serve immediately, drizzling with extra olive oil if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg