“Classic Spaghetti Aglio e Olio: A Simple, Flavorful Dish You’ll Love!”
Introduction:
Briefly introduce the dish: “Spaghetti Aglio e Olio is an Italian pasta dish from Naples, made with simple ingredients but packed with flavor.”
Ingredients:
- 200g Spaghetti
- 4 cloves of garlic
- thinly sliced1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped (optional)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions:
- Cook spaghetti in salted water according to package directions.
- While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic slices and cook until golden brown red (be careful not to burn).
- Add red pepper flakes and sauté for few seconds.
- Drain pasta, some pasta water Save.
- Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the garlic and oil, tossing to coat.
- Add a little more pasta water if necessary to make it silky.
- Season with salt, and garnish with parsley and fresh parmesan if desired.
Enjoy.