Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
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4.9
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
427 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
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Ready in 20 minutes, spaghetti aglio e olio is a classic Italian pasta dish that only requires a few ingredients. It's one of those inexpensive weeknight meals that proves that simple can be delicious!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb spaghetti
- 1/3 cup olive oil extra virgin
- 6 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper more if desired
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1/4 cup parsley chopped
Instructions
- Fill a pot with water and place it over medium high heat. Bring the water to a boil and add about 2 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt to it. Add in the pasta and cook according to the packaging until al dente. This would take 7 to 10 minutes depending on the pasta. Remember to reserve 1 ½ cups of the pasta water for the sauce.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add in the garlic and cook for a few second. Add the crushed red pepper and cook for another 3 minutes. If the oil is infused before the pasta is done, turn the heat to low so the garlic doesn't burn.
- Once the pasta is ready, using a pair of tongs, take the pasta out of the pot and add to the olive oil and garlic followed by 1 cup of the pasta water. Cook on medium for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce is thickened and glossy and the pasta is coated with the sauce. If the pasta seems dry, add another 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Stir in the grated parmesan and chopped parsley. Taste and add more salt or parmesan if needed. Let it sit for 5 minutes and then serve.
Notes
- You can use spaghetti, linguine or bucatini for this recipe. Since the sauce is olive oil based, it's best to use long and thin pasta for this recipe.
- Make sure the garlic is not browned or burned. We want the garlic to infuse the oil with its flavor.
- Generously salt the water before adding the pasta. This will make the pasta and later the garlic olive oil sauce very flavorful.
- The addition of the starchy pasta water makes this dish creamy and rich, make sure not to skip it.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
427kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
155mg
(6%)
Potassium
213mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
332IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
99mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 427 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 427kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 155mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 213mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 332IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
18 reviews
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