Description
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio is a classic Italian pasta dish made with simple ingredients—garlic, olive oil, chili flakes, and spaghetti—for a quick, delicious meal.
Ingredients
- 12 oz (340 g) spaghetti
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp (2 g) red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup (120 ml) of the pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until golden and fragrant.
- Stir in red pepper flakes and cook for a few seconds.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic oil. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time to loosen if needed.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use good quality olive oil for the best flavor.
- Adjust chili flakes based on your heat preference.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or grated parmesan if desired (optional).
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
