Spaghetti Aglio e Olio is a simple yet flavorful Italian pasta dish that translates to “spaghetti with garlic and oil.” It’s a quick and easy recipe that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or when you need to prepare something in a hurry. The key is to use high-quality ingredients to let the flavors shine.
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti pasta
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet and cook until the garlic is golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and add the cooked spaghetti pasta to the skillet with the garlic and oil.
- Toss everything together until the pasta is coated in the oil and garlic.
- Season the pasta with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Add the chopped parsley to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Serve hot, with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
