Spaghetti W. Aglio Olio (garlic & Oil) Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 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, usually about 8-10 minutes.

2. 2

   Prepare the Garlic

   While the spaghetti is cooking, peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves.

3. 3

   Heat the Olive Oil

   In a large skillet, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Make sure it’s hot but not smoking.

4. 4

   Sauté the Garlic

   Add the sliced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly until golden and fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.

5. 5

   Add Red Pepper Flakes

   Stir in the red pepper flakes and cook for an additional 30 seconds to infuse the oil with heat.

6. 6

   Combine Spaghetti and Sauce

   Once the spaghetti is cooked, reserve about 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the garlic and oil, tossing to coat. If the pasta seems dry, add a little reserved pasta water.

7. 7

   Season and Garnish

   Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the pasta. If desired, add grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.

8. 8

   Serve

   Plate the spaghetti, drizzling with a little more olive oil if desired, and serve immediately.