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Spaghetti aglio e olio – Nicky’s Kitchen Sanctuary


It appears easy, it IS easy, but it surely tastes wonderful. This Spaghetti aglio e olio – or chilli oil spaghetti as I often name it – is al dente pasta tossed in heat garlicky olive oil with the addition of chilli flakes for some mild warming warmth.

So tasty, really easy, and prepared in 17 minutes!

Spaghetti aglio e olio on white plate with a stone rim. The plate is on a white background next to a white napkin. There is a pinch pot of chilli flakes and a little stone jug also in shot.
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Typically easy is greatest, and this recipe requires only some easy substances. It is simply the factor if you’re craving a bowl of warming carby goodness.

🙋🏻‍♀️ What’s spaghetti aglio e olio?

Spaghetti aglio e olio means ‘spaghetti with garlic and oil’ and it is a easy, cheap pasta dish that originated in Naples. The garlic is sauteed in olive oil, then tossed with spaghetti, seasoning and parsley.
Typically chilli flakes are added (like my model) – which might technically make it ‘Spaghetti aglio e olio peperoncino’. I additionally like to complete the dish with somewhat lemon zest and shaved Parmesan (or vegetarian Italian-style laborious cheese for a vegetarian choice).

📋 What do we’d like?

Ingredients for Spaghetti aglio e olio on a wooden board
  • Attempt to use the perfect additional virgin olive oil you possibly can afford. It provides a richer, extra earthy flavour than common olive oil. Usually, additional virgin olive oil is used for dressings or to pour over a completed dish, moderately than cooking. It has a decrease smoke level than different oils, so it does not swimsuit excessive temperature cooking. Nevertheless, we’re cooking this dish over a low warmth.
  • Parmesan – I like to complete this dish with shaved parmesan. You can too use pecorino or grana padano. Or use vegetarian Italian-style laborious cheese for a vegetarian various.

📺 Watch make it

Full recipe with detailed steps within the recipe card on the finish of this publish.

👩‍🍳PRO TIP You should definitely save a few of the water you cooked the pasta in. We add a very good splash of this to the pan with the pasta and garlic to offer somewhat sauciness. The starch from the pasta water emulsifies with the olive oil, so the pasta coating is easy and engaging, moderately than oily-tasting.

Close up of Spaghetti aglio e olio on white plate with a stone rim. The plate is on a white background next to a white napkin and a little stone jug.

🍽️ What to serve it with


A humble however splendidly tasty dinner, on the desk in 17 minutes.

Overhead shot of Spaghetti aglio e olio on white plate with a stone rim. The plate is on a white background next to a white napkin. There is a pinch pot of chilli flakes, a white plate with garlic bread slices and a little stone jug also in shot.

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Spaghetti aglio e olio

It appears easy, it IS easy, but it surely tastes wonderful. Al dente pasta tossed in heat garlicky olive oil with the addition of chilli flakes for some mild warming warmth.

Prep Time 2 minutes

Cook dinner Time 15 minutes

Whole Time 17 minutes

Course Dinner

Delicacies Italian

Servings 4

Energy 552 kcal

INSTRUCTIONS 

  • Cook dinner the spaghetti as per the pack directions (ideally till al dente – about 8-10 minutes) in a big pan of boiling salted water. As soon as cooked, drain, reserving a half a cup of the pasta cooking water.

    400 g (14 oz) dried spaghetti

  • When the pasta is nearly cooked (about 5 minutes from the top of cooking), warmth the olive oil in a big frying pan (skillet) over a low-medium warmth.

    5 tablespoons additional virgin olive oil

  • Add the chilli flakes, garlic, salt and pepper. Fry for 3-4 minutes, stirring typically.

    1 teaspoon chilli flakes, 3 garlic cloves, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper

  • Add the drained spaghetti and a very good splash (about 4 tablespoons) of pasta cooking water. Stir collectively, including extra pasta water, if desired.

    3 tablespoons finely chopped contemporary parsley

  • Stir within the chopped parsley.

  • Divide between bowls and high with shaved cheese, somewhat lemon zest and black pepper.

    4 tablespoons shaved vegetarian Italian-style laborious cheese, Black pepper

✎ Notes

Need it somewhat extra tacky/creamy?
If you wish to add somewhat extra cheesy-creaminess to the pasta, add 2-3 tablespoons of grated vegetarian Italian-style laborious cheese (or parmesan) on the similar time you add the cooked pasta to the frying pan (skillet).
Do not make forward!
This recipe tastes at its very best when it is cooked contemporary. Making it forward and reheating make it style oily.
Altering the portions
You possibly can double or halve (or make it only for one) this recipe. Persist with the identical ingredient ratios.
No adjustment to the cooking time wanted.

Dietary info is approximate, per serving (this recipes serves 4).

Vitamin

Energy: 552kcalCarbohydrates: 76gProtein: 15gFats: 20gSaturated Fats: 4gPolyunsaturated Fats: 2gMonounsaturated Fats: 13gLdl cholesterol: 3mgSodium: 387mgPotassium: 267mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 442IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 2mg

Key phrases pasta, Fast and Straightforward, fast dinner

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