Spaghetti Aglio e Olio Recipe
User Reviews
4.8
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Vegetarian
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio Recipe
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A weeknight hero (30 min meal!) made with pasta, breadcrumbs, garlic and Parmesan. Simple, budget-friendly + so good!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
- 1 cup breadcrumbs French style, fresh
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 4 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, crushed
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese divided, freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped fresh leaves
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; reserve 1 cup water and drain well.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and cook, stirring, until browned and toasted, about 3-5 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
- Heat remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil in the skillet. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook, stirring frequently, until garlic is golden, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add pasta, 3/4 cup Parmesan and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water. Cook, stirring constantly, and add remaining water as needed, 1 tablespoon at a time, until cheese has melted and desired consistency is reached.
- Serve immediately with breadcrumbs, garnished with remaining Parmesan and parsley, if desired.
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12 reviews
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