Pasta aglio e olio is a simple and delicious Italian dish made with basic pantry ingredients. It typically includes spaghetti, garlic, olive oil, red pepper flakes, and Parmesan cheese. It's a quick and flavorful dish that can be easily prepared at home. This recipe creates 4 servings.
Prep Time: 7 minutes
Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes
Yields: 4 servings (or maybe 1 serving just for yourself, we don't judge.)
Equipment needed: large pot, large pan, cutting board.
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and add spaghetti, cooking until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water.
2. Meanwhile, in a large pan, heat olive oil over medium-low. Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add crushed red pepper flakes and a healthy pinch of salt and pepper. Add drained spaghetti to pan and toss, adding pasta water, until spaghetti is thoroughly coated.
3. Remove pan from heat, add parsley, lemon juice, and Parmesan and toss well. Check for flavor, adding more salt if necessary. Garnish with more Parmesan, lemon wedges, and crushed red pepper flakes.