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January 8, 2024
AGLIO E OLIO PASTA
Enjoy the simple perfection of Aglio e Olio pasta – it’s pasta magic in its purest form! A delightful medley of garlic, olive oil, and pasta that’s quick, easy, and oh-so-satisfying. Taste the love in every twirl!
Why You’ll Love Aglio e Olio
✔ Incredibly simple – Only 5 main ingredients!
✔ Ready in 15 minutes – Quick, no-fuss cooking.
✔ Garlic lovers’ dream – Bold, rich flavor.
✔ Budget-friendly – Pantry staples make this an affordable meal.
✔ Customizable – Add protein, veggies, or cheese to switch it up.
THE PASTA
Aglio e Olio is a classic Italian pasta dish known for its simplicity and rich, garlicky olive oil sauce. The choice of pasta for Aglio e Olio is quite flexible, and it often comes down to personal preference. However, some traditional options that work well include:
- Spaghetti: Spaghetti is the most common choice for Aglio e Olio. Its long, thin shape allows it to be coated evenly with the garlic and olive oil sauce.
- Fettuccine: Fettuccine is wider and thicker than linguine or spaghetti, providing a hearty base for the flavors in Aglio e Olio.
- Bucatini: Bucatini is a thicker, hollow pasta that can capture the sauce beautifully, offering a unique texture to the dish.
- Pappardelle: Pappardelle is wide, flat ribbons of pasta that can provide a luxurious touch to Aglio e Olio.
THE SAUCE
Aglio e Olio sauce is Italian simplicity at its best. It’s a mix of olive oil, garlic, a hint of red pepper for a little kick, and fresh parsley for a burst of flavor. The garlic and olive oil combine to create a rich, aromatic sauce that coats your pasta with pure deliciousness. Enjoy the taste of Italy in every bite!
Ingredients you need for the sauce:
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Chili flakes
- Salt and pepper
- Parsley
- Parmesan cheese
Tips for the Best Aglio e Olio
1. Use high-quality olive oil
- Since olive oil is a main ingredient, go for extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor.
2. Slice the garlic thinly, Don’t mince it
- Thin slices toast evenly and add texture without burning too quickly.
3. Cook garlic on low heat
- Avoid high heat, or the garlic will turn bitter. It should be golden and fragrant, not brown or crispy.
4. Save your pasta water!
- Adding starchy pasta water to the pan helps create a light sauce that coats the pasta beautifully.
5. Toss the pasta in the sauce well
- Stirring for a minute in the pan helps the flavors absorb into the noodles.
6. Finish with fresh parsley and extra olive oil
- This adds freshness and rounds out the dish.
AGLIO E OLIO PASTA
Enjoy the simple perfection of Aglio e Olio pasta – it’s pasta magic in its purest form! A delightful medley of garlic, olive oil, and pasta that’s quick, easy, and oh-so-satisfying. Taste the love in every twirl!
Ingredients
- 230 g spaghetti
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 8 garlic cloves finely chopped.
- 1/2 tbsp chili flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley finely chopped.
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Begin by bringing a generously salted pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and follow the instructions on the package for cooking time. Before draining, remember to save at least 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water.
- In a pan, sauté the thinly sliced garlic in olive oil over medium-high heat for about a minute.
- Pour in ½ cup of the reserved pasta water, then add the cooked spaghetti, chili flakes, and season with salt and black pepper.
- Introduce the chopped parsley and grated Parmesan, and gently combine everything over low heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve, garnished with extra Parmesan and parsley as desired.
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