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Pasta Aglio e Olio
Lively Turtle

Pasta Aglio e Olio

27Min
2Servings
520Cal
EasyLevel
VegetarianKid friendlyvegetarian
#quick#pasta#vegetarian#garlic#olive oil

Equipment

Chef's knife
Cutting board
Cheese grater
Large pot
Stove
Colander
Large frying pan
Ladle
Serving plates

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

spaghetti

200 g

garlic

4 cloves

olive oil

60 ml

red chili flakes

1 tsp

fresh parsley (chopped)

2 tbsp

parmesan cheese (grated)

30 g

salt

1 tsp

Instructions

1

Prepare ingredients

Mince the garlic cloves and chop the fresh parsley. Grate the parmesan cheese if not pre-grated.

5 min
Use a sharp knife to mince garlic finely for even flavor distribution
2

Boil pasta water

Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add salt generously - the water should taste like seawater.

8 min100°Ctimer 8 min
Don't skimp on salt - this is your only chance to season the pasta itself
3

Cook pasta

Add spaghetti to the boiling salted water and cook according to package directions until al dente.

8 min100°Ctimer 8 min
Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining
4

Prepare garlic oil

While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook gently until fragrant and lightly golden.

3 minMedium heattimer 3 min
Watch carefully - garlic burns easily and will become bitter. Lower heat if browning too fast
5

Add chili and combine

Add red chili flakes to the garlic oil and stir for 30 seconds. Add drained pasta directly to the pan along with a splash of pasta water.

2 minMedium heattimer 2 min
The starchy pasta water helps create a silky emulsion with the oil
6

Finish and serve

Remove from heat, add chopped parsley and grated parmesan. Toss vigorously to combine. Serve immediately with extra parmesan on top.

1 min
Serve immediately while hot - the flavors are at their peak right after tossing

Storage

Fridge: 2 days
Reheat: Microwave 1-2 minutes or reheat in pan with splash of water

Best enjoyed fresh. Leftovers can be stored in airtight container and reheated gently

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