Recipe
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Elegant, simple, and ready before the candles burn down. The Italian answer to "what's for dinner" when you want to impress without trying too hard.
5 minPrep
15 minCook
2Serves
Ingredients
Spaghetti200g
Garlic cloves, thinly sliced6 cloves
Extra virgin olive oil⅓ cup
Red chili flakes½ tsp
Fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped¼ cup
Parmesan, finely gratedto serve
Salt + black pepperto taste
Steps
01
NowCook spaghetti in generously salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
02
While pasta cooks, warm olive oil in a large pan over medium-low heat. Add garlic and chili flakes. Cook gently 4–5 minutes until garlic is golden — not brown.
03
Add drained pasta to the pan. Toss well, adding pasta water a splash at a time until a light silky sauce forms.
04
Remove from heat. Add parsley, toss again. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
05
Divide between two warm bowls. Finish with parmesan and a drizzle of your best olive oil. Serve immediately.
