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Aglio e Olio

Spaghetti aglio e olio is classic Italian dish where al dente pasta meets a fragrant blend of sautéed garlic, and olive oil. Simplicity at its finest, resulting in a flavor-packed and comforting experience. Best Part of this recipe? It is easy, lightning-fast, and chances are, you've got all the ingredients on hand.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 people
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 410 g of spaghetti pasta
  • 2 tablespoons of salt
  • 5 large garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup of olive oil

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot, add 5 liters of water and 2 tablespoons of salt. Bring it to high heat.
  2. Peel the garlic cloves and mince them. If you prefer you can cut them into slices or thin strips instead
  3. Place a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil, and wait for it to heat up, then add the garlic.
  4. As soon as the garlic begin to brown turn off the heat and set the garlic with the olive oil aside.
  5. As soon as the water boils, add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions.
  6. Next, carefully drain the cooked pasta in a colander. Then, transfer the pasta to your large skillet. Add the reserved olive oil and garlic and mix well. If needed, drizzle with a bit more olive oil.
  7. Serve immediately with grated Parmesan cheese.