Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Ever dreamt of twirling your fork into a plate of perfect spaghetti, cooked al dente, glistening in a deliciously simple, garlicky olive oil sauce? Wake up and smell the pasta! Because today, we are serving up a recipe that will bring the rich, savory flavor of Italy straight to your kitchen with the bare minimum effort! Yes, you heard it right!

“Are you ready to become a pasta aficionado?”

One-Pot Spaghetti Aglio e Olio: The Magic 🎩✨

The charm of this dish is its simplicity. Garlic (aglio) and olive oil (olio) are the stars of the show here. When combined with spaghetti in a one-pot cooking method, they transform into something divine! “It’s an ode to the beauty of minimalist Italian cuisine!” 😍

The beauty doesn’t stop there! This is a one-pot recipe, making the dreaded task of dishwashing a problem of the past! Yes, no mountains of dishes to tackle after a meal fit for a king! 🤴 Who wouldn’t sign up for that? 🙌

Time to don your apron, and with a whisk in your hand, prepare to create a culinary masterpiece that will blow your taste buds away! 🚀🌌

“Your passport to Italy is just a pot away!”

The Road to Pasta Perfection! 🛣️🍝

“What’s the secret behind this sensational pasta dish?” You might wonder. The secret lies in the careful balance of simple flavors and the right technique. “Oh, and did we mention love?” ❤️

When cooking the spaghetti, aim for al dente. This means the pasta should still have a bit of a bite to it – not too soft, not too hard, just right! This texture is the ideal match for our garlic and olive oil sauce. 🎯

As for the garlic, we’ll gently fry it in olive oil just until it’s golden and aromatic – any longer and it could become bitter. Timing is everything! ⏱️

“Be bold, be brave, and dive fork-first into the world of Italian cooking!”

One-Pot Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Course: DinnerCuisine: Italian

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

15

minutes

Calories

400

kcal

A classic Italian dish made in one pot for an easy yet gourmet dinner experience.

Ingredients

• 200g spaghetti

• 4 cloves of garlic, minced

• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

• Salt, to taste

• Red pepper flakes, to taste

• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente.
• While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté until fragrant.
• Drain the pasta, reserving some pasta water. Add the spaghetti to the pan with garlic and oil. If needed, add some pasta water. Toss until the spaghetti is well coated.
• Season with salt, toss again and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

• For an added touch of luxury, sprinkle some freshly grated Parmesan over the top just before serving.
• Feel free to adjust the amount of garlic and red pepper flakes to your liking.
• Pasta water helps to create a light sauce that coats the spaghetti evenly.