Description
Looking for the best spaghetti aglio e olio recipe? This one is quick, easy, and full of flavor perfect for simple healthy dinner ideas! Whether you’re after a cozy meal or a light lunch, this pasta delivers bold garlic flavor in just minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until golden.
- Stir in red pepper flakes and sauté briefly.
- Add drained pasta to the skillet and toss well.
- Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
- Finish with parsley, black pepper, and an extra drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
- Slice garlic thinly to avoid bitterness.
- Use fresh garlic for best flavor.
- Add mushrooms, shrimp, or breadcrumbs for variety.
- Top with Parmesan or lemon zest for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg