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Spaghetti aglio e olio with golden garlic slices and red pepper flakes — a classic 5-ingredient pasta dinner

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz spaghetti
  • 6 garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • Salt to taste

Equipment

Method
 

  2. Cook spaghetti in well-salted water until 1 minute shy of al dente; reserve 1.5 cups pasta water, then drain.
  3. Warm olive oil in large skillet over medium-low; add sliced garlic and cook 3-4 minutes until golden like honey, not brown.
  4. Stir in red pepper flakes; cook 15 seconds.
  5. Add drained pasta and 1 cup pasta water; toss vigorously over medium heat 1-2 minutes until oil and water emulsify into a glossy sauce coating the noodles.
  6. Remove from heat, toss with parsley, season with salt, serve immediately.