Aglio e Olio — Quick Garlic & Olive Oil Pasta
A classic Italian pasta dish where al dente spaghetti is tossed in a fragrant garlic and olive oil sauce, finished with fresh parsley and optional Parmesan.
Equipment
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
spaghetti
200 g
garlic (sliced)
4 cloves
olive oil
60 ml
chili flakes
1 tsp
parsley (chopped)
30 g
Parmesan cheese (grated)
30 g
Instructions
Cook the pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti until al dente according to package instructions.
Sauté the garlic
While pasta cooks, gently heat olive oil in a large pan and sauté sliced garlic until fragrant and lightly golden.
Add chili flakes
Add chili flakes to the garlic oil and stir for 30 seconds to release their aroma.
Combine pasta with sauce
Drain pasta (reserving some pasta water), then toss hot pasta directly in the garlic oil pan. Add a splash of pasta water if needed to create a silky emulsion.
Finish and serve
Remove from heat, stir in chopped parsley, and serve immediately topped with grated Parmesan if desired.
Storage
Best enjoyed fresh; reheated pasta may be slightly drier
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