Italian·Easy

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Name: Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz spaghetti; 6 cloves garlic (thinly sliced); 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup parsley (chopped); to taste salt

A classic Italian pasta with golden garlic, olive oil, and a touch of heat. Five ingredients, infinite flavor.

8 min prep

12 min cook

2 servings

20 min total

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Ingredients

spaghetti8 oz
garlic(thinly sliced)6 cloves
olive oil1/4 cup
red pepper flakes1/2 tsp
parsley(chopped)1/4 cup
saltto taste

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti until just al dente, then reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.

9 min

While the pasta cooks, thinly slice the garlic.

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the sliced garlic and the red pepper flakes. Cook gently, stirring often, until the garlic is golden.

3 min

Add the drained spaghetti directly to the skillet. Toss with the garlic oil, adding splashes of the reserved pasta water until the sauce is silky and coats the noodles.

Chop the parsley and toss it through the pasta. Season with salt and serve immediately.

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Tips

The starchy pasta water is the secret — it emulsifies the oil into a real sauce. Keep the heat low when cooking garlic to avoid burning.

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