Hello there friends, today I’m going to share with you how I make on of the most simple pastas in the world – Spaghetti Aglio E Olio!
Although it is also the most simple pasta to mess up. This is why I’m going to show you the secret to making this delicious dish.
This is my go-to spaghetti recipe. When I’m craving pasta, Spaghetti Aglio E Olio is what I make. Not only is it hearty and comforting, but it is also quick and super easy to make!
Spaghetti Aglio E Olio is a classic Italian pasta dish that is insanely simple to make, but delivers big on flavor. It’s made with just a few key ingredients: garlic, olive oil, chili flakes, and parsley. And that’s it!
Oh, and it is the perfect pairing with a salad and my Best Garlic Bread Recipe I shared last week.
If you're looking for an easy weeknight dinner that your whole family will love, look no further than this Spaghetti Aglio E Olio recipe. Serve it with a green salad and some garlic bread, and you've got a meal that everyone will enjoy. Trust me, this dish is guaranteed to become a new family favorite!
1small Red Chili Pepper cut into very small brunoise
2tablespoonsGarlic very finely chopped
2tablespoonsParsley Leaves chopped, reserve the stems
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Recipe Instructions
In a shallow dish (like a frying pan) add the pasta and barely cover the pasta. You want the pasta water to have as much starch as possible.
In a saucepan, heat the olive oil and the parsley stem and add some pasta water. Add the chili pepper, garlic and maybe a little more pasta water. The perfect formula is about 1 time olive oil for two times pasta water. Cook and mix well to create an emulsion.
Add the cooked pasta and mix vigorously to keep that emulsion with the pasta. You can always add a little more olive oil if you wish. Add the chopped parsley at the last minute.
Traditionally this dish is NOT served with cheese but as long as you do not have Italian at the dinner table, Bon Appetito 😊!!!
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Just made this the first and wow, perfection! Also added a little lemon zest and halved cherry tomatoes at the end… no Italian was coming 😉
Richard A. A. Romano,Sr.
on August 18, 2023 at 5:24 pm
CHEF Jean Pierre
You are fabulously talented in all aspects of elite culinary, I enjoy your recipes,and try to match your skills, such a great time I have.
Thank YOU CHEF
PLEASE KEEP THINGS SIMMERING
THE BEST
R. ALLENANGELO ROMANO
Nelly Suhirman
on April 8, 2023 at 6:47 pm
Dear Mr Piere
I love watching you teach us how to cook perfectly.
Very clear receipe
Amazing meals..
Thank you very much
Happy cooking
God bless
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Just made this the first and wow, perfection! Also added a little lemon zest and halved cherry tomatoes at the end… no Italian was coming 😉
CHEF Jean Pierre
You are fabulously talented in all aspects of elite culinary, I enjoy your recipes,and try to match your skills, such a great time I have.
Thank YOU CHEF
PLEASE KEEP THINGS SIMMERING
THE BEST
R. ALLENANGELO ROMANO
Dear Mr Piere
I love watching you teach us how to cook perfectly.
Very clear receipe
Amazing meals..
Thank you very much
Happy cooking
God bless
Thank you! Godspeed! 🙏❤️