Jul 13 2026

Aglio Olio Byo Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Make Aglio Olio Byo Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Sauce

Garnish (optional)

Method

Cooking the Pasta

  1. 1

    Boil the Water

    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil over high heat.

  2. 2

    Cook the Spaghetti

    Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente (usually about 8-10 minutes).

  3. 3

    Reserve Pasta Water

    Before draining, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.

  4. 4

    Drain the Pasta

    Drain the spaghetti and set aside.

Making the Sauce

  1. 5

    Heat the Olive Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

  2. 6

    Sauté Garlic

    Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and golden brown, about 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to burn it.

  3. 7

    Add Red Pepper Flakes

    Stir in the red pepper flakes and cook for an additional 30 seconds.

Combining Everything

  1. 8

    Add Spaghetti to Sauce

    Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the sauce.

  2. 9

    Mix and Adjust Consistency

    Toss the spaghetti in the oil and garlic mixture, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the desired consistency is reached.

  3. 10

    Season to Taste

    Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Garnishing

  1. 11

    Chop Parsley

    Finely chop the parsley.

  2. 12

    Serve

    Serve the pasta in bowls, topping with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

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