Aglio e Olio (Garlic and Oil Pasta)
This simple yet flavorful pasta dish features spaghetti tossed with garlic, olive oil, and a hint of chili. It's a classic Italian recipe that comes together quickly and is naturally vegan. Perfect for a weeknight meal when you crave something satisfying.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 25 min
- Serves
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 612 kcal
Allergen information: may contain gluten. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 200 gspaghetti
- 4 clovegarlic, thinly sliced
- 60 mlolive oil
- 0.5 tspred pepper flakes
- 1 pinchsalt
- 1 pinchblack pepper
garnish
- 2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped
Equipment
large skillet · large pot · colander
The method
Step by step
- 1
Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a rolling boil.
About 5 min
- 2
Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package directions until al dente.
About 8 min
Cook’s note: Reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining.
- 3
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-low heat.
About 1 min
- 4
Add the garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet and cook gently for 2-3 minutes, until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the garlic, as it will turn bitter.
- 5
Drain the cooked spaghetti and add it directly to the skillet with the garlic and oil.
About 1 min
- 6
Add about half of the reserved pasta water to the skillet and toss everything together vigorously.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: The starch in the pasta water helps create a silky sauce.
- 7
Continue tossing, adding more pasta water as needed, until a light sauce forms and coats the spaghetti.
About 1 min
- 8
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 9
Stir in the fresh parsley just before serving.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 611.9kcal
- Protein
- 13g
- Carbs
- 75.7g
- Fat
- 29.3g
- Fibre
- 3.7g
- Sugar
- 3.2g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store any leftover Aglio e Olio in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat, adding a splash of water or olive oil if needed to loosen the sauce.
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