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Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
A classic Italian dish that shines with the simplest of ingredients: garlic, olive oil, and chili flakes. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal that tastes gourmet.
Ready in 25 minutes · serves 4 · 410 calories per serving · italian cuisine.
25
min total
4
servings
410
cal / serving
Ingredients
- 12 ouncesspaghetti
- 1/2 cupextra virgin olive oil
- 6 clovesgarlic
- 1 teaspoonred pepper flakes
- 1/4 cupparsley
- to tastesalt
- 1/2 cupParmesan cheese
Instructions
- 01
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti according to package instructions.
- 02
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until garlic is golden.
- 03
Once the pasta is al dente, reserve some pasta water and then drain the rest.
- 04
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet, tossing to coat with the oil and garlic mixture. Add reserved pasta water as needed.
- 05
Stir in chopped parsley and serve topped with Parmesan.
