Description
A simple and classic Italian pasta dish featuring garlic, olive oil, and red pepper flakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste)
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente.
- While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
- Add the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Cook gently, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is golden brown and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- Reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the spaghetti.
- Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the garlic and oil.
- Toss well to coat the pasta.
- Add about 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water to the skillet and toss again. The starchy water will help create a light sauce. Add more water if needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
- For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of white wine when you add the pasta water.
- Ensure your olive oil is good quality, as it is a primary flavor component.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Spaghetti Aglio e Olio, garlic pasta, olive oil pasta, simple pasta, quick pasta, Italian pasta