Spaghetti Aglio E Olio
- Level: Easy
- Total: 35 min
- Prep: 10 min
- Inactive: 5 min
- Cook: 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 743
- Total Fat
- 29 g
- Saturated Fat
- 8 g
- Carbohydrates
- 90 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 4 g
- Sugar
- 3 g
- Protein
- 29 g
- Cholesterol
- 25 mg
- Sodium
- 452 mg
- Level: Easy
- Total: 35 min
- Prep: 10 min
- Inactive: 5 min
- Cook: 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings
-
- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 743
- Total Fat
- 29 g
- Saturated Fat
- 8 g
- Carbohydrates
- 90 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 4 g
- Sugar
- 3 g
- Protein
- 29 g
- Cholesterol
- 25 mg
- Sodium
- 452 mg
Ingredients
Directions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons of salt and the pasta and cook according to the directions on the package. Set aside 1 1/2 cups of the pasta cooking water before you drain the pasta.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil over medium heat in a pot large enough to hold the pasta, such as a 12-inch saute pan or a large, shallow pot. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until it just begins to turn golden on the edges-don't overcook it! Add the red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds more. Carefully add the reserved pasta-cooking water to the garlic and oil and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, add 1 teaspoon of salt, and simmer for about 5 minutes, until the liquid is reduced by about a third.
- Add the drained pasta to the garlic sauce and toss. Off the heat, add the parsley and Parmesan and toss well. Allow the pasta to rest off the heat for 5 minutes for the sauce to be absorbed. Taste for seasoning and serve warm with extra Parmesan on the side.
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Recipe Review Highlights
The recipe is highly praised for its simplicity and rich flavor, featuring perfectly cooked garlic, fresh parsley, and a hint of red pepper flakes that provide just the right amount of heat.
Several people have successfully substituted ingredients, such as using angel hair pasta instead of spaghetti, adding mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, or even shrimp for extra protein, and mixing in herbs like basil or cilantro in place of parsley.
This recipe is versatile enough to be enjoyed year-round but is especially popular for quick, easy weeknight dinners, Italian-themed gatherings, or as a comforting meal after a long day.
