Spaghettini With Garlic And Oil: Spaghettini Aglio E Olio

Serves: 6

Estell Schumm

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

52

Spice

48

Sweetness

46

Sourness

40

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.3

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tsp

Salt

450 g

Spaghettini

8 cloves

Garlic (smashed)

Directions:

1

Bring a 6-quart pasta pot of water to boil over high heat and add 2 tablespoons of salt

2

Add the pasta and stir well

3

Try to time it so that the garlic is done when the pasta is al dente

4

While the pasta cooks, reserve 1 cup of the pasta water to moisten the pasta at the end if necessary

5

Heat a 10-inch saute pan over medium heat and add the olive oil

6

Add the garlic and cook until golden brown, taking care not to let the garlic get too dark, about 2 minutes

7

When the garlic is light brown, remove the pan from the heat, and add the parsley and red pepper flakes

8

Drain the pasta and add it to the saute pan

9

Toss, season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately in warmed bowls