Aglio E Olio Pasta Garlic and Oil
Transform simple ingredients into a gourmet experience with this classic Aglio e Olio Pasta recipe, a timeless Italian dish brimming with flavor. Featuring al dente spaghetti tossed in a silky golden sauce of extra-virgin olive oil, gently sautéed garlic, and a hint of red chili flakes, this minimalist recipe proves that less is more. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for quick weeknight dinners or elegant entertaining. Enhanced with the optional touch of fresh parsley and black pepper, this versatile pasta dish delivers bold, rich taste with every bite. Serve it piping hot for a comforting, restaurant-quality meal that’s simple yet undeniably satisfying. Keywords: Aglio e Olio, garlic and oil pasta, quick Italian recipes, easy pasta dishes, weeknight dinner ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Spaghetti
- 6 large Garlic cloves
- 80 milliliters Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Red chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper (optional)
- 120 milliliters Pasta water
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the salt. Once boiling, add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
While the spaghetti cooks, peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and cook gently, stirring frequently, until the garlic is golden and fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic, as it can turn bitter.
Add the red chili flakes to the skillet and stir for about 30 seconds to release their flavor.
Reserve 120 milliliters (about 1/2 cup) of the pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the garlic and chili oil. Toss to coat the pasta evenly in the oil.
Pour in the reserved pasta water, stirring continuously to create a light sauce that clings to the spaghetti.
If desired, add freshly chopped parsley and a sprinkle of black pepper for additional flavor.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1407 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.5 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.0 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2375 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 137.7 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.8 g | ||
| Protein | 25.8 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 113 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 360 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
