Spaghetti Garlic And Oil Recipe

Time30m

Serves2

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Ingredients

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1
Boil the Water
In a large pot, bring salted water to a rolling boil.
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
Reserve Pasta Water
Before draining, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.
4
Drain Pasta
Drain the spaghetti and set aside.

5
Prep the Garlic
While the pasta is cooking, peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves.
6
Heat the Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
7
Sauté the Garlic
Add the sliced garlic to the skillet and sauté until it becomes fragrant and golden, about 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to burn it.
8
Add Red Pepper Flakes
Stir in the red pepper flakes and sauté for an additional 30 seconds.
9
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the garlic oil. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a light sauce.
10
Season
Season with salt to taste and mix in the chopped fresh parsley.

11
Plate the Dish
Serve the spaghetti hot, with grated Parmesan cheese on top if desired.
12
Enjoy
Enjoy your delicious spaghetti garlic and oil!