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Pasta Aglio e Olio

This pasta aglio e olio recipe consists of spaghetti tossed in a garlic, olive oil, and red pepper flake sauce. You won't believe how easy it is to make!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Pasta Aglio e Olio, Pasta Aglio e Olio Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 375kcal
Author Natalya Drozhzhin

Ingredients

  • 12 oz spaghetti
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 8 garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/3 cup pasta water
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Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti to al dente according to package instructions. Reserve about one cup of the pasta cooking water for the sauce.
    Cooked spaghetti in a bowl.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and sauté for a few minutes until it is lightly golden brown.
    Oil with Garlic in a pan.
  • Add the crushed red pepper flakes and stir to combine.
    Oil with garlic and pepper in a pan.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the skillet along with 1/3 cup of the hot pasta water. Toss everything together until the sauce is emulsified and fully coats the noodles. Add more pasta water to thin out the sauce if needed. Enjoy!
    Pasta Aglio e Olio in a pan.

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Nutrition

Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 0.4IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg