Spaghetti Aglio e Olio Recipe

A white plate filled with spaghetti aglio e olio, topped with slices of cooked garlic, red chili flakes, fresh parsley, and grated Parmesan cheese. The pasta is lightly coated in olive oil, giving it a glossy appearance. The background is a wooden table.
3.50 from 37 votes

Spaghetti aglio e olio (Spaghetti with garlic and olive oil) – one of the most famous and easy to make pasta dishes from the Italian cuisine. Super easy pasta recipe with garlic, chili, parsley and Parmesan and olive. In the original spaghetti aglio e olio there is no cheese, so if you want to stick to the traditional Italian recipe you can leave out the Parmesan.

A white plate filled with spaghetti aglio e olio, topped with slices of cooked garlic, red chili flakes, fresh parsley, and grated Parmesan cheese. The pasta is lightly coated in olive oil, giving it a glossy appearance. The background is a wooden table.

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio Recipe

3.50 from 37 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
WORK TIME 20 minutes
DIFFICULTY Easy
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 yields

Ingredients
 

  • 300 g 10.5oz spaghetti
  • 4 garlic gloves
  • 1 red chili pepper
  • ¼ bunch fresh parsley
  • â…“ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt
  • Black pepper

Instructions
 

  • DIRECTIONS
    1. Slice garlic cloves, chili pepper and chop parsley.
    2. Bring large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon salt. Add the spaghetti and cook according to the directions on the package.
    3. Meanwhile make the sauce: to a large, cold skillet add olive oil, slices garlic cloves and chili. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until the garlic just begins to turn golden on the edges. don't overcook!
    4. Set aside 1 cup of the pasta cooking water before you drain the pasta.
    5. Add the drained pasta to the skillet, sprinkle with salt, freshy ground black pepper and stir. Add the cooking water and stir until combined. Turn the heat off, add the parsley and give a last stir.
    6. Transfer to a plate and serve with parmesan.

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