Description
A classic Italian pasta dish, Spaghetti Aglio E Olio is a flavorful and simple recipe featuring spaghetti tossed in garlic-infused olive oil, topped with Parmesan cheese and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
Spaghetti:
- 200 g spaghetti
Sauce:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp chicken powder (optional)
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- 1/2 tsp crushed black pepper
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Boil Spaghetti: Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water.
- Prepare Sauce: Heat olive oil in a pan. Add garlic and cook until golden. Add chili flakes and cook for a minute.
- Toss Spaghetti: On medium-high heat, add the pasta water and spaghetti to the pan. Season with salt, chicken powder, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Finish Dish: Stir in two-thirds of the Parmesan cheese until melted. Serve immediately, garnishing with remaining cheese, fried garlic, chili flakes, and chopped coriander leaves.
Notes
- This dish is best served fresh and hot.
- Adjust the spice levels to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Spaghetti Aglio E Olio, Italian pasta, garlic spaghetti, Parmesan cheese pasta
