Aglio e Olio (Garlic and Oil Pasta)

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1. 1

   Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a rolling boil.

   Ongeveer 5 min

2. 2

   Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package directions until al dente.

   Ongeveer 8 min

   Tip van de kok: Reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining.

3. 3

   While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-low heat.

   Ongeveer 1 min

4. 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.

   Ongeveer 3 min

   Tip van de kok: Be careful not to burn the garlic, as it will turn bitter.

5. 5

   Drain the cooked spaghetti and add it directly to the skillet with the garlic and oil.

   Ongeveer 1 min

6. 6

   Add about half of the reserved pasta water to the skillet and toss everything together vigorously.

   Ongeveer 1 min

   Tip van de kok: The starch in the pasta water helps create a silky sauce.

7. 7

   Continue tossing, adding more pasta water as needed, until a light sauce forms and coats the spaghetti.

   Ongeveer 1 min

8. 8

   Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

9. 9

   Stir in the fresh parsley just before serving.