Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Name: Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 400 g spaghetti; 8 cloves garlic; 60 ml extra virgin olive oil; 2 tsp dried chili flakes; 0.5 bunch fresh parsley; 1 to taste salt; 1 to taste freshly ground black pepper

pasta

vegan

sautéed

everyday

main course

tender

Italian

all seasons

Hot

Difficulty

easy

Time

25m

Price Category

cheap

Calories

Medium

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio is a classic Italian pasta dish that truly shines in its simplicity. Made with just a few basic ingredients, it's incredibly flavorful and satisfying. Garlic, olive oil, and chili flakes form the base, elevated with fresh parsley. It's the perfect choice for a quick weeknight dinner when you crave something light yet delicious.

Steps

Cook Pasta

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente, usually 8-10 minutes. Before draining, reserve about 1 cup (240 ml) of the pasta cooking water.

Garlic Oil

While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced garlic and chili flakes. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden. Be careful not to burn it!

Combine & Emulsify

Drain the spaghetti and immediately add it to the skillet with the garlic oil. Pour in about half a cup (120 ml) of the reserved pasta cooking water and toss thoroughly. Continue to cook and toss for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to slightly thicken and coat the pasta. Add more pasta water if needed to achieve a creamy consistency.

Serve

Remove from heat, stir in the fresh chopped parsley, and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately, perhaps with a drizzle of extra olive oil.

Extra Tips

► Don't forget the pasta water! This magical liquid helps emulsify the sauce and makes the dish incredibly creamy.

► Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil, as it's the soul of this dish.

► Don't overcook the garlic, as it can turn bitter. Just sauté until fragrant and lightly golden.

Nutrition

	Per 100g	Per Serving 200g
Calories	250 kcal	500 kcal
Protein	8g	16g
Fat	12g	24g
Carbohydrate	28g	56g
Fiber	2g	4g
Sugar	1g	2g

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