Aglio e Olio
Spaghetti aglio e olio is classic Italian dish where al dente pasta meets a fragrant blend of sautéed garlic, and olive oil. Simplicity at its finest, resulting in a flavor-packed and comforting experience. Best Part of this recipe? It is easy, lightning-fast, and chances are, you've got all the ingredients on hand.
Equipment
- 1 large pot
- 1 nonstick skillet
- 1 mortar and pestle, knife or garlic press
Ingredients
- 410 g of spaghetti pasta
- 2 tablespoons of salt
- 5 large garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, add 5 liters of water and 2 tablespoons of salt. Bring it to high heat.
- Peel the garlic cloves and mince them. If you prefer you can cut them into slices or thin strips instead
- Place a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil, and wait for it to heat up, then add the garlic.
- As soon as the garlic begin to brown turn off the heat and set the garlic with the olive oil aside.
- As soon as the water boils, add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions.
- Next, carefully drain the cooked pasta in a colander. Then, transfer the pasta to your large skillet. Add the reserved olive oil and garlic and mix well. If needed, drizzle with a bit more olive oil.
- Serve immediately with grated Parmesan cheese.
