Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
A classic Italian pasta dish featuring spaghetti tossed with garlic, olive oil, red pepper flakes, and fresh parsley.
Prep: 5 min | Cook: 10 min | Total: 15 min
Servings: 4
Calories: 1600
Approximately 400 calories per serving. Contains healthy fats from olive oil and is a good source of carbohydrates. To make it lighter, use less olive oil or add more parsley and garlic for flavor.
Ingredients:
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese, optional
Instructions:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, following package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- While the spaghetti is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced garlic to the hot oil and sauté until golden brown and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- Stir in the red pepper flakes and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Once the spaghetti is cooked, reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the garlic and oil, toss to combine. Add reserved pasta water one tablespoon at a time to help the sauce coat the spaghetti evenly and achieve your desired consistency.
- Season with salt to taste and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes:
Feel free to add your favorite vegetables or protein to customize this dish.
easy
vegetarian
quick
easy
pasta