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Spaghetti Aglio E Olio - Easy Delicious Pasta Recipe
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Spaghetti Aglio E Olio - Easy Delicious Pasta Recipe

Easy comforting recipe of Spaghetti aglio e olio, made with olive oil and garlic.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 399kcal
Author: Sonal Gupta @ simplyvegetarian777

Equipment

  • Large Boiling Pot
  • Large Sauce Pan
  • Measuring Spoons, Measuring Cups, Stirring Spoon,
  • Chopping board and knife
  • Kitchen Spatula

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Spaghetti dry, uncooked
  • 8 Large Garlic cloves chopped roughly
  • 2 tbsp Parsley fresh and chopped

Oils & Spices

Instructions

Preparing the Spaghetti

  • Boil the spaghetti as per the instructions given at the back of the packet. Keep it al-dante (slightly firm).
  • Reserve 1&1/2 cups of spaghetti water in a cup, that will be used to make the delicate sauce.
  • Drain the pasta and set aside. Do not run under cold water.

Preparing the Spaghetti aglio e olio

  • Take a wide pan and heat olive oil in it.
  • Add roughly chopped garlic to it and fry on medium low heat for about 2 minutes, till it turns golden on the edges. Do not brown it all.
  • Add red chili flakes and saute for few more seconds. Add the pasta water carefully to the hot pan. Add salt to taste, about 1 tsp.
  • Boil and then simmer till the pasta water is reduced to 1/3rd.
  • Add the boiled spaghetti, fresh parsley and parmesan cheese.
  • Toss it well and let rest for 5 minutes for the flavors to be absorbed well.
  • Serve it warm with fresh House Salad and some super soft bread sticks on the side, for complete meal.

Notes

Some FAQS about this PASTA RECIPE

How can I make my aglio olio taste better?

Slice garlic very thinly and don't skimp on the good quality olive oil. This is foremost rule of thumb when you prep for this dish.

Why does my aglio olio have no taste?

Add enough salt so that the water is very salty. If you don't have enough salt in the pasta water, the finished pasta will taste bland. Therefore make sure that you salt the water for pasta heavily. 

Why is my aglio olio dry?

Aglio olio is generally dry because the pasta has been over cooked, and not enough oil has been added. You can fix this problem but saving half the olive oil to drizzle on right at the end of cooking, or add a splash of pasta cooking water as you're cooking your garlic.

Can I use pure olive oil for aglio olio?

Absolutely! While extra virgin olive oil is often recommended for aglio e olio due to its rich flavor, pure olive oil can still be used to make a tasty dish. Pure olive oil has a milder flavor compared to extra virgin olive oil, so the dish might have a slightly different taste, but it can still be delicious.
I have adapted this recipe from Ina Garten . I love her recipes since they are simple and elegant. This is one such recipe - simple, elegant and easy.
Some other pasta recipes from the blog are - Creamy Pesto Pasta, Creamy Mushroom Sauce Pasta, Cold Pasta Salad, Penne Pomodoro, Pasta Primavera and more.

Nutrition

Serving: 6people | Calories: 399kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 2466mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 202IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 1mg