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Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Easy
20

Created by David Omotayo on 6/6/2025

Ingredients
  • 200g spaghetti
  • 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • Salt, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Grated Parmesan (optional)
  • Malicious
Instructions
  1. 1

    Bring a pot of salted water to boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente.

  2. 2

    In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté until garlic is golden.

  3. 3

    Reserve a cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.

  4. 4

    Add the spaghetti to the pan. Toss with the garlic oil, adding pasta water a little at a time if it feels dry.

  5. 5

    Stir in chopped parsley.

  6. 6

    Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan if desired.