Description
A quick and flavorful recipe for Spaghetti with Garlic and Oil, known as Aglio E Olio in Italian cuisine. This classic dish features al dente spaghetti coated in a garlic-infused olive oil sauce, finished with fresh parsley and optional Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
Spaghetti:
- 12 oz spaghetti
Garlic Oil:
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Cook Spaghetti: Boil salted water and cook spaghetti until al dente. Reserve pasta water and drain pasta.
- Prepare Garlic Oil: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add garlic, cook until golden. Add red pepper flakes, if using.
- Combine: Add drained pasta to the skillet with reserved water. Toss to coat in garlic oil. Add more water if needed.
- Finish: Remove from heat, stir in parsley. Serve topped with Parmesan.
Notes
- This dish comes together quickly, so prep ahead.
- For extra flavor, consider adding anchovy fillets or lemon.
- Leftovers reheat well with a little extra oil or water.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
