Agliolio Sauce for Pasta
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this classic and easy-to-make Agliolio Sauce for Pasta. This traditional Italian recipe celebrates simplicity with a flavorful blend of extra virgin olive oil, golden sautéed garlic, and a hint of heat from red chili flakes. Tossed with perfectly al dente spaghetti and brightened by fresh parsley, this dish comes together in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights. The recipe also includes the option to add grated Parmesan cheese for a rich and savory finish. With its light yet bold flavors, this garlic and olive oil pasta is proof that the best meals are often the simplest. Pair it with a crisp green salad and crusty bread for a complete, satisfying meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Spaghetti (or preferred pasta)
- 60 milliliters Extra virgin olive oil
- 6 whole Garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Red chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 120 milliliters Pasta cooking water
- 50 grams Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente according to the package instructions.
While the pasta is cooking, peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the sliced garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the red chili flakes to the skillet and stir for about 30 seconds to infuse the oil with heat.
Reserve about 120 ml (½ cup) of pasta cooking water before draining the pasta.
Add the cooked pasta directly into the skillet with the garlic and chili oil. Toss everything together over low heat, ensuring the pasta is well-coated with the oil.
Pour in the reserved pasta cooking water, a little at a time, to loosen the sauce as needed.
Season with salt to taste and stir in the chopped parsley.
Serve immediately. Optionally, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving for an extra layer of flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
728 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.2 g | 90% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.0 g | 85% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 3130 mg | 136% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.0 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 20.5 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 593 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 201 mg | 4% | |
*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.
