Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

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Servings: Prep Time: 5 Cook Time: 15

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the garlic slices to the skillet and sauté until golden brown, being careful not to burn them.
  4. Stir in the red pepper flakes and remove the skillet from the heat.
  5. Once the pasta is done, reserve 1 cup of the pasta water and then drain the spaghetti.
  6. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the garlic oil and toss to combine. If needed, use the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
  7. Add salt to taste and mix in the fresh parsley.
  8. Serve immediately with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

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Recipe By:

Chef AI

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Ingredients

  • 400g spaghetti
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the garlic slices to the skillet and sauté until golden brown, being careful not to burn them.
  4. Stir in the red pepper flakes and remove the skillet from the heat.
  5. Once the pasta is done, reserve 1 cup of the pasta water and then drain the spaghetti.
  6. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the garlic oil and toss to combine. If needed, use the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
  7. Add salt to taste and mix in the fresh parsley.
  8. Serve immediately with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.