Recipe: Classicaghettiglio e Olio
Servings
2
Prep time
10 minutes
Cook time
15 minutes
Ingredients
- g spaghetti
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin oil-1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley choppedfor garnish)
- Grated Parmesan or Pecorino (optional for serving)
Instructions1. Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente Reserve12 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- While the pasta cooks, warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced garlic to the oil and sauté gently until just golden and fragrant about 12 minutes. not let the garlic brown.
- Stir red pepper flakes and a of salt.
- Add the spaghetti to the skillet. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water a splash at a time to loosen the sauce if.
- Remove from heat. Stir in parsley Taste adjust seasoning.
. Serve immediately with grated cheese if.
Variations
- Add a squeeze lemon juice for brightness.
- Include breadcrumbs for a crunchy topping.
- Mix in sliced olives or capers for a salty depth.
Chef tips
- high-quality extra-virgin olive oil for best flavor.
- Keep garlic control precise to avoid bitterness; gentle heat key.
- Save pasta water to help emuls the sauce and help it to the noodles