Spaghetti With Aglio E Olio (garlic And Olive Oil) Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Make Spaghetti With Aglio E Olio (garlic And Olive Oil) 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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1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring water to a rolling boil and add the tablespoon of salt.
2
Cook 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. Then drain the pasta.

4
Prepare Garlic
While the pasta is cooking, peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves.
5
Heat Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat until it's warm but not smoking.
6
Cook Garlic
Add the sliced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until it turns golden, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
7
Add Red Pepper Flakes
Add the red pepper flakes to the skillet and stir for another 30 seconds to infuse the oil.

8
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the garlic oil. Toss to coat the spaghetti evenly with the oil and garlic.
9
Adjust Consistency
If the pasta seems dry, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
10
Add Fresh Parsley
Chop the parsley and add it to the pasta. Toss everything together for an even distribution.

11
Plate the Dish
Serve the spaghetti in bowls or on plates.
12
Garnish with Parmesan
Grate the Parmesan cheese over each serving and add more red pepper flakes if desired.