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Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

17 min · Serves 2 · Italian

Why make it

Spaghetti tossed with garlic gently fried in olive oil, chili flakes and parsley. Five ingredients, fifteen minutes.

Serves 2

You’ll need

  • 200 g spaghetti
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • ½ tsp chili flakes
  • ¼ cup parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp salt, for the pasta water
1

Step 1 of 4

Cook spaghetti in well-salted boiling water until al dente. Save 1 cup of pasta water.
2

Step 2 of 4

Meanwhile warm the oil and garlic in a large pan over low heat until the garlic turns pale gold.
3

Step 3 of 4

Add chili flakes, then the drained pasta and ½ cup pasta water. Toss hard until glossy.
4

Step 4 of 4

Add parsley, and more water if needed. Serve at once.

Cook’s tip

Start the garlic in cold oil so it cooks evenly without burning.

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