Pasta Aglio e Olio

Four ingredients, twenty minutes, and it tastes like you tried much harder than you did. Spaghetti, garlic, olive oil, and a handful of parsley — this is Italian pantry magic at its finest.

30 min4 servingsEasy
You'll needStovetopOne Pan

Ingredients

  • 400gspaghetti or linguine
  • 6 clovesgarlic, thinly sliced
  • 150mlextra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoonred chili flakes
  • 1 teaspoonsea salt
  • 0.5 teaspoonblack pepper
  • 2 tablespoonsfresh parsley, chopped

How to make it

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.

Step 2

While the pasta cooks, pour the olive oil into a large skillet over medium-low heat.

Step 3

Add the thinly sliced garlic to the oil and cook gently for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant, stirring frequently.

Step 4

Add the red chili flakes to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds to infuse the oil.

Step 5

Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.

Step 6

Add the hot pasta to the skillet with the garlic oil and toss well to coat.

Step 7

Add 3-4 tablespoons of reserved pasta water to create a silky sauce, adjusting amount as needed.

Step 8

Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 9

Divide into serving bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.

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