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Pasta Aglio e Olio

Prep 10m Cook 15m Total 25m easy
pastaitalianquickvegetarian

Method

  1. 1
    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti until al dente. ⏱ 10m
    Uses: spaghetti
  2. 2
    While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-low heat.
    Uses: olive oil
  3. 3
    Add sliced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring frequently, until garlic is golden. ⏱ 2m
    Uses: garlic, red pepper flakes
  4. 4
    Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
  5. 5
    Add the drained pasta to the garlic oil. Toss vigorously, adding pasta water a splash at a time until a silky sauce forms.
  6. 6
    Remove from heat. Toss with chopped parsley, season with salt and pepper.
    Uses: fresh parsley, Salt and black pepper to taste
  7. 7
    Serve immediately with a drizzle of olive oil.