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Spaghetti Aglio e Olio Recipe

Classic Aglio e Olio is easy and quick to make with just few ingredients. Spaghetti Aglio Olio is a popular Italian meal which is mildly flavored yet tastes delicious. Aglio Olio is a popular Neapolitan cuisine and a treat for all spaghetti and garlic lovers. Learn to make Spaghetti Aglio Olio Recipe with step by step pictures and video.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings2 people
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 200 gms spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic chopped finely
  • 1 heaped teaspoon red chillies
  • 2 tablespoon parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed black pepper
  • salt to taste
  • water as needed around 4 cups

Instructions

  • Boil a large pot with water along with salt.
  • Let it cook. You can follow pack instructions or cook until fork tender.
  • Once it is almost done reserve around 1/2 cup of spaghetti cooked water.
  • Cook until it is fork tender.
  • Drain water and set aside. Reserve the water incase if the spaghetti is dry you can add more while preparing the sauce.
  • Add olive oil heat it up then add garlic.
  • Saute till just golden.
  • Then add chilli flakes.Add reserved cooked spaghetti water.
  • Add required salt.
  • Cook for 2-3 mins until saucy.
  • The starch in the cooked pasta water makes the sauce slightly thick.
  • Add drained spaghetti.
  • Mix well.Use a tong for easy mixing.
  • Add chopped fresh parsley and freshly cracked pepper.
  • Toss well until mixed evenly.
  • Season with pepper if you like and serve Aglio Olio hot!

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Notes

  • Always cook spaghetti in a large pot of salty water. Cook until aldente or a bit tender as per your preference. But make sure its nonsticky after cooking.
  • While cooking spaghetti add little more salt than usual an dont overcook the spaghetti.
  • Take care not to burn garlic it should be fried only till golden.
  • Adding otehr herbs may alter the taste so stick with basics & classics.
  • Always add more salt while cooking spaghetti. Adjust salt accordingly while preparing the sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio Recipe
Amount Per Serving (125 g)
Calories 504 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 10g
Sodium 1947mg85%
Potassium 270mg8%
Carbohydrates 77g26%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 13g26%
Vitamin A 345IU7%
Vitamin C 7mg8%
Calcium 37mg4%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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