Spaghetti W. Aglio Olio Recipe

Time20m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Cook the Spaghetti
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti and set aside.
2
Prepare the Garlic
While the spaghetti is cooking, peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves.
3
Heat the Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and sauté until it becomes golden and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
4
Add Red Pepper Flakes
Once the garlic is golden, add the red pepper flakes and stir for about 30 seconds to infuse the oil with flavor.
5
Combine with Spaghetti
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the garlic oil. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly. If the pasta seems dry, add some reserved pasta water as needed.
6
Season and Serve
Chop the parsley and sprinkle it over the pasta. Season with salt and toss again. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese as desired.