Spaghetti "Alio e Olio" (with olive oil and garlic)
Votes: 8
Time: 30 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4 - 6
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4 - 6
Making authentic Italian pasta doesn't always require special ingredients. Spaghetti "Aglio e Olio" is proof of this. It's made with the simplest ingredients—macaroni, garlic, olive oil, and a pinch of red pepper—but the flavor is divine! That is, of course, if it's prepared correctly. Even such a simple recipe requires careful attention. Combine the olive oil and garlic in a cold pan and heat over low heat to allow the garlic to release its full flavor without browning. You can add lemon zest and grated Parmesan if desired, but try the traditional recipe first!
The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.
Ingredients for the recipe:
- 450 g spaghetti
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 0.5 cups extra-virgin olive oil
- A pinch of red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp. l. chopped parsley
- Zest of half a lemon, optional
- Freshly grated Parmesan, optional
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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:
- Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat, then season generously with salt. Add the spaghetti and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 8 minutes.
- While the pasta is cooking, combine the garlic, olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes in a large skillet and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is softened and golden, about 8 minutes.
- Drain the pasta in a colander, discarding about 1/4 cup of the cooking water. Add the spaghetti and cooking water to the garlic butter. Mix thoroughly. Add the parsley and lemon zest (if using). Season with salt to taste. Transfer to a large serving bowl or divide among 4-6 plates. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
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