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A close-up of a perfectly cooked Aglio e Olio pasta dish, glistening with olive oil and garlic.

Quick Aglio e Olio

This recipe provides a quick and easy way to prepare Aglio e Olio, a classic Italian pasta dish. In just 5 steps, you can enjoy a flavorful meal perfect for any weeknight.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 200 g Spaghetti
  • 4 Garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 4 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 0.5 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • Fresh Parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Pan

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Boil a pot of salted water and cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a pan over medium-low heat; add sliced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden.
  3. Drain the cooked spaghetti, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  4. Add the drained spaghetti to the pan with the garlic and oil, tossing to combine. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to create a light sauce.
  5. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

For an extra kick, add more red pepper flakes. You can also toast some breadcrumbs in a separate pan and sprinkle them over the finished dish for added texture.