Authentic Spaghetti Aglio e Olio Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound uncooked spaghetti
• 0.5 cup olive oil
• 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
• 1 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Instructions

1. Prepare all the necessary ingredients for this quick and easy pasta dish.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until al dente. Drain the pasta and transfer it to a serving bowl.
3. While the spaghetti is cooking, pour olive oil and minced garlic into a cold skillet.
4. Heat over medium heat, allowing the garlic to slowly toast for about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low once the oil starts to bubble. Continue to cook and stir until the garlic turns golden brown, approximately 5 more minutes. Remove from heat immediately.
5. Season the cooked pasta with red pepper flakes, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
6. Pour the hot garlic-infused olive oil over the pasta. Sprinkle with fresh Italian parsley and half of the grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Toss well to combine all ingredients.
7. Serve immediately, garnished with the remaining Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese for an extra layer of flavor.

Nutrition

• Calories: 755 kcal
• Fat Content: 35 g
• Fiber Content: 4 g
• Sugar Content: 3 g
• Sodium Content: 355 mg
• Protein Content: 23 g
• Cholesterol Content: 18 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 87 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g