AGLIO E OLIO PASTA
Savor 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!
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.
- Linguine: Linguine, like spaghetti, is a long, flat pasta that pairs wonderfully with the 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.
Ultimately, your choice of pasta depends on your preference for texture and thickness. The key to a great Aglio e Olio is to ensure the pasta is cooked al dente and coated thoroughly with the garlic and olive oil sauce. Enjoy experimenting with different pasta shapes to find your favorite combination!
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
- Pasta
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AGLIO E OLIO PASTA
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.