Classic Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
A simple yet flavorful Italian pasta dish made with garlic, olive oil, and chili flakes.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Spaghetti
- 1/2 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 8 pieces Garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice(optional)
- 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese(optional)
- 2 tablespoons Kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the kosher salt.
- 2
Cook the spaghetti according to package directions until just 'al dente', about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
While the pasta cooks, combine the olive oil and sliced garlic in a large cold skillet.
- 4
Place the skillet over medium heat and cook until the garlic is golden brown and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the red pepper flakes and black pepper, then remove the skillet from heat.
- 6
Reserve 1 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining the spaghetti.
- 7
Add the drained pasta and 1/4 cup of the reserved water to the skillet, tossing vigorously to emulsify the oil.
- 8
Stir in the fresh parsley and lemon juice, adding more pasta water if the sauce is too dry.
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