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Aglio e Olio (Garlic and Oil Pasta)

Name: Aglio e Olio (Garlic and Oil Pasta)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 200 g spaghetti; 4 clove garlic thinly sliced; 60 ml olive oil; 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes; 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch black pepper

This simple yet flavorful pasta dish features spaghetti tossed with garlic, olive oil, and a hint of chili. It's a classic Italian recipe that comes together quickly and is naturally vegan. Perfect for a weeknight meal when you crave something satisfying.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 25 min
Serves: 2
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 612 kcal

VeganVegetarian

Allergen information: may contain gluten. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

200 gspaghetti
4 clovegarlic, thinly sliced
60 mlolive oil
0.5 tspred pepper flakes
1 pinchsalt
1 pinchblack pepper

garnish

2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped

Equipment

large skillet · large pot · colander

The method

Step by step

1
Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a rolling boil.
About 5 min
2
Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package directions until al dente.
About 8 min
Cook’s note: Reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining.
3
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-low heat.
About 1 min
4
Add the garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet and cook gently for 2-3 minutes, until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the garlic, as it will turn bitter.
5
Drain the cooked spaghetti and add it directly to the skillet with the garlic and oil.
About 1 min
6
Add about half of the reserved pasta water to the skillet and toss everything together vigorously.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: The starch in the pasta water helps create a silky sauce.
7
Continue tossing, adding more pasta water as needed, until a light sauce forms and coats the spaghetti.
About 1 min
8
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
9
Stir in the fresh parsley just before serving.

Per serving

Nutrition

67%Score

Calories: 611.9kcal
Protein: 13g
Carbs: 75.7g
Fat: 29.3g
Fibre: 3.7g
Sugar: 3.2g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store any leftover Aglio e Olio in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat, adding a splash of water or olive oil if needed to loosen the sauce.