Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio Recipe

Ingredients

- 225gram spaghetti

- 4 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced

- 1/4 cup (60ml) extra-virgin olive oil

- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to your spice preference)

- Salt and black pepper to taste

- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

Boil the Spaghetti: Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water.

Sauté Garlic: While the spaghetti is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes, or until the garlic is fragrant and just starting to turn golden. Be careful not to let it brown too much, as it can become bitter.

Combine Pasta and Garlic Oil: Add the cooked and drained spaghetti to the skillet with the garlic oil. Toss everything together, ensuring the pasta is well coated with the flavorful oil. If it seems a bit dry, add some of the reserved pasta cooking water to create a silky sauce.

Season and Garnish: Season the pasta with salt and black pepper to taste. If desired, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley for extra flavor and garnish.

Serve: Transfer the Spaghetti Aglio e Olio to plates, and enjoy your quick and delicious dinner!

Remember, this is a basic recipe, and you can customize it by adding ingredients like sautéed shrimp, cherry tomatoes, or spinach for more variety and flavor.