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Linguine Aglio e Olio

With just a few simple ingredients, linguine aglio e olio is truly the best pasta dish to make when you're pressed for time but still craving an amazing and flavorful meal!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 549 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 6 cloves garlic sliced
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper flakes or to taste
  • 1 pound (454g) linguine
  • salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup minced flat-leaf Italian parsley
  • 2 cups (480ml) pasta water reserve a lot just in case

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook the linguine to 1 minute less than al dente.
  2. Heat a large pan to medium-low with the extra virgin olive oil and add the garlic. Once the garlic turns golden (about 3-4 minutes) add the red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds more.
  3. Add 1 ladle of pasta water to the garlic and oil and turn the heat to medium.
  4. Add the linguine and toss or mix to coat. Add more pasta water if it starts to dry out. Cook until the pasta is just done (around 1 minute) then remove the pan from the heat.
  5. Taste the pasta and season with salt to taste. Add a big drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and all the parsley to the pan. Toss once more. If the pasta is at all dry add a couple ounces at a time of the reserved pasta water to get the consistency just right. Serve immediately with grated pecorino or parmesan. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Linguine is far superior to spaghetti for this dish, though either can be used.
  • Make sure to add plenty of salt to taste right before serving.  
  • Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil, at least to finish, but preferably for sauteing the garlic as well.
  • Always reserve the pasta water.  If the pasta dries out before serving, just add a few ounces of the pasta water to bring the consistency back to perfect.
  • Leftovers can be saved for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 549kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 63.6g (21%) Protein 13.1g (26%) Fat 27.8g (43%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 83mg (28%) Sodium 300mg (13%) Potassium 221mg (6%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 0.1g (0%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 549

% Daily Value*

Calories 549kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 63.6g 21%
Protein 13.1g 26%
Fat 27.8g 43%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 83mg 28%
Sodium 300mg 13%
Potassium 221mg 5%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 0.1g 0%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.