Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
A classic Italian pasta dish made with spaghetti, garlic, olive oil, and chili flakes, offering a simple yet flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g spaghetti
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 120ml extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced garlic to the oil and sauté until golden, being careful not to burn it.
- Stir in red chili flakes and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet along with a splash of the reserved pasta water.
- Toss well to coat the pasta in the garlic and chili-infused oil.
- Season with salt to taste, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use good quality extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor.
- Adjust chili flakes to your preferred heat level.
- Do not overcook the garlic as it can turn bitter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: spaghetti aglio e olio, pasta, Italian, garlic, vegan
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