Simple Spaghetti Aglio e Olio Recipe
A simple yet flavorful pasta dish made with garlic, olive oil, and red pepper flakes, perfect for a quick dinner.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Skillet
- Colander
Ingredients
- 200 g spaghetti
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.200 g spaghetti
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until the garlic is golden brown but not burnt.1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 4 cloves garlic, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta in the garlic oil. Season with salt to taste.Salt to taste
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.Fresh parsley, Grated Parmesan cheese
Notes
For added flavor, toss in some cooked shrimp or a squeeze of lemon juice.
Ensure the garlic does not burn, as it can turn bitter.
Ensure the garlic does not burn, as it can turn bitter.
Nutrition
Calories: 634kcalCarbohydrates: 77gProtein: 13gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gSodium: 16mgPotassium: 257mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 151IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 2mg
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