Best Spaghetti Aglio e Olio Recipe
A timeless Italian recipe, aglio e olio is made with just 5 ingredients (spaghetti, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, crushed red pepper flakes, and parmesan cheese) in just 20 minutes.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound thin spaghetti or regular spaghetti if you can’t find thin
- 6 large garlic cloves
- ¾ cup fresh Italian parsley roughly chopped
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or regular parmesan cheese, plus more to garnish
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or to taste
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Pulse a blender or food processor with garlic and olive oil until garlic resembles small flecks.
- Boil pasta until al dente, according to instructions on the package.
- While pasta is cooking, add garlic oil, red pepper flakes, and salt to a medium pot over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer. Let simmer for 1 minute, and then take the pot off the burner.
- Add drained pasta. Toss until combined.
- Add chopped parsley and Parmigiano-Reggiano. Stir well. Add 1-2 more tablespoons of olive oil if pasta looks dry, tossing again.
- Serve with more grated cheese and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 703kcal | Carbohydrates: 87g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 344mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1050IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 147mg | Iron: 2mg