Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

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Servings: Prep Time: 10 Cook Time: 15

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Add spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  4. Add sliced garlic and red pepper flakes, and sauté until the garlic is golden brown, being careful not to burn it.
  5. Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss it with the garlic oil.
  6. If the pasta seems dry, add a bit of reserved pasta water to achieve the desired consistency.
  7. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley.
  9. Serve the spaghetti with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, if desired.

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Recipe By:

Chef AI

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Ingredients

  • 12 oz spaghetti
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Add spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  4. Add sliced garlic and red pepper flakes, and sauté until the garlic is golden brown, being careful not to burn it.
  5. Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss it with the garlic oil.
  6. If the pasta seems dry, add a bit of reserved pasta water to achieve the desired consistency.
  7. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley.
  9. Serve the spaghetti with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, if desired.