Description
A simple and quick recipe for a classic spaghetti aglio e olio.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g spaghetti
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 120ml extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Parmesan cheese, grated, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot. Add salt and spaghetti. Cook until al dente, according to package instructions.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté until garlic is golden, about 2 minutes.
- Drain spaghetti, reserving some pasta water. Add spaghetti to the skillet.
- Toss spaghetti in the garlic oil mixture. Add pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Season with salt and garnish with parsley.
- Serve with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to taste for spice preference.
- For variations, add cooked shrimp or sautéed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Boiling and sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: easy recipes, spaghetti, aglio e olio, quick meals