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Aglio e olio (garlic and oil)
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Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
12 minutes
Total Time:
27 minutes
Traditional Roman oil and garlic pasta sauce, aglio e olio, pairs perfectly with spaghettini.
Ingredients:
  • 375g dried spaghettini
  • 75.08 gm extra virgin olive oil
  • 5 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1/2 tsp chilli flakes (optional)
  • Grated parmesan (or vegetarian hard cheese), to serve
  • Finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, to serve
Instructions:
  • Boil pasta in salted water following package instructions until tender. Save 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining.
  • In a large non-stick pan over medium-low heat, warm the oil. Stir in garlic and chili, if using, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant. Add the pasta and reserved cooking liquid, season with salt and pepper. Toss for 1 to 2 minutes until well combined and heated through. Top with parmesan and parsley before serving.