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a twirl of glistening garlic olive oil spaghetti topped with parsley and chili flakes in a wide shallow bowl, in a wide horizontal shot, on a rustic Italian table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Garlic olive oil spaghetti with a touch of chili and fresh parsley is a dish with an elegant, yet simple, presentation.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz spaghetti
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 pinch salt

Method
 

  1. Cook the spaghetti, reserving a cup of the pasta water before draining.
  2. Warm the olive oil and gently cook the garlic and red pepper flakes until just golden.
  3. Toss the pasta into the oil with a splash of the reserved water to create a light sauce.
  4. Stir in the parsley, season with salt, and serve right away.

Notes

Keep the heat low so the garlic doesn't turn bitter.