Spaghetti Aglio e Olio: Easy Garlic Olive Oil Pasta Made Perfect
Experience the simplicity and flavor of Spaghetti Aglio e Olio, a quick and easy pasta dish featuring garlic and olive oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 grams spaghetti
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Grated parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente.
- In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until the garlic is golden brown.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the pan and toss to coat in the garlic oil.
- Stir in the fresh parsley and season with salt to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with grated parmesan.
Notes
- For a variation, add some lemon zest for brightness.
- Ensure not to burn the garlic to maintain its flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg