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.
  2. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.
  3. In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  4. Add the garlic slices and red pepper flakes, sautéing until the garlic is golden brown but not burned, about 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add the drained spaghetti to the pot, tossing to coat in the garlic oil.
  6. If the pasta seems dry, gradually add reserved pasta water to achieve the desired consistency.
  7. Stir in the chopped parsley and season with salt to taste.
  8. Serve immediately, with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

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Recipe By:

Chef AI

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.
  3. In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  4. Add the garlic slices and red pepper flakes, sautéing until the garlic is golden brown but not burned, about 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add the drained spaghetti to the pot, tossing to coat in the garlic oil.
  6. If the pasta seems dry, gradually add reserved pasta water to achieve the desired consistency.
  7. Stir in the chopped parsley and season with salt to taste.
  8. Serve immediately, with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired.