Classic Italian Aglio e Olio
A fantastic traditional Italian dish made with simple ingredients - garlic and olive oil.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 180 g dry spaghetti
- 4 cloves garlic
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp red chili flakes (optional - reduce if you want it less/ not spicy)
- 1 tsp chopped parsley (fresh or dried) for garnishing
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by thinly slicing the 4 garlic cloves and set aside.
- Bring a pot of water to boil, and add a pinch of salt. Add the dry spaghetti and cook till al dente (about 10-12 minutes). Follow instructions on packet for best results.
- In a pan, heat the olive oil over a small fire/heat and add the sliced garlic. Add a pinch of salt and the red chili flakes. The garlic should be sizzling very lightly, and toss occasionally to ensure they don't burn.
- Once the pasta is cooked, toss directly into the garlic, chili, oil mixture. Mix well and allow the pasta to be well coated.
- Garnish with some parsley and serve!