Spaghetti Aglio e Olio: The Easy Recipe You’ll Love to Make
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio is a classic Italian pasta dish that is both simple and delightful. With just a few basic ingredients, you can create a flavor-packed meal that everyone will enjoy.
- 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 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until the garlic is golden brown.
- Drain the spaghetti and reserve some pasta water. Add the spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic oil.
- If needed, add a little reserved pasta water to help the sauce coat the spaghetti.
- Stir in the chopped parsley and season with salt to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a heartier meal, consider adding cooked shrimp or grilled chicken.
- Use whole wheat spaghetti for a healthier alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg