Description
Summer’s Simplest Spaghetti Aglio e Olio is a classic Italian dish that features spaghetti tossed in a flavorful combination of garlic, olive oil, red pepper flakes, and fresh parsley. It is a light and refreshing pasta dish perfect for warm weather.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 400g spaghetti
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt, to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Cook Spaghetti: Boil water, add spaghetti, and cook according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant but not browned.
- Combine Ingredients: Add red pepper flakes, salt, and cooked spaghetti. Toss well to coat.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in parsley, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to suit your spice preference.
- For added flavor, you can add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Italian pasta recipe, aglio e olio, simple spaghetti recipe, summer pasta dish