Spaghetti Aglio E Olio Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Boil Water
Fill a large pot with water, add a generous amount of salt, and bring to a rolling boil.
2
Cook Spaghetti
Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually around 8-10 minutes.
3
Reserve Pasta Water
Before draining the spaghetti, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.
4
Drain Pasta
Drain the spaghetti in a colander and set aside.

5
Prepare Garlic
Thinly slice the garlic cloves.
6
Heat Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
7
Sauté Garlic
Add the sliced garlic to the skillet and sauté until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to burn it.
8
Add Red Pepper Flakes
Stir in the red pepper flakes and cook for an additional 30 seconds to infuse the oil.
9
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet, tossing to coat in the garlic oil. If the pasta seems dry, add a little reserved pasta water.
10
Season with Salt
Season with salt to taste and toss again to combine.
11
Add Parsley
Finely chop the parsley and sprinkle it over the spaghetti, tossing to mix it in.

12
Plate the Dish
Divide the spaghetti among serving plates.
13
Garnish with Parmesan
Grate the Parmesan cheese over the top of each serving before serving.
14
Enjoy!
Serve immediately while hot.