Spaghetti Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino is a simple yet classic Italian pasta dish from Naples. It uses just spaghetti, garlic, olive oil, and chili peppers for its bold flavors. Easy to make and loved by both home cooks and chefs, it represents the core of Italian cooking, emphasizing the beauty of simplicity and the freedom to be creative with it.

Ingredients:

  • 400 grams of spaghetti

  • 4 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced

  • 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil

  • 1-2 teaspoons of red chili flakes (adjust to taste)

  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)

  • Salt, to taste

  • Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.

  2. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and sauté until it turns golden brown, being careful not to let it burn.

  3. Add the red chilli flakes to the skillet and stir for about 30 seconds to release their flavour.

  4. Once the pasta is cooked, reserve about a cup of the pasta water and then drain the spaghetti.

  5. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the garlic and chilli oil. Toss to coat the pasta evenly. If the mixture seems dry, add a bit of the reserved pasta water until you achieve the desired consistency.

  6. Season with salt to taste and toss again.

  7. If desired, serve immediately, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.

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Spaghetti Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 400 grams of spaghetti
  • 4 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup of extra virgin olive oil
  • 1-2 tsp of red chilli flakes
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and sauté until it turns golden brown, being careful not to let it burn.
  • Add the red chilli flakes to the skillet and stir for about 30 seconds to release their flavour.
  • Once the pasta is cooked, reserve about a cup of the pasta water and then drain the spaghetti.
  • Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the garlic and chilli oil. Toss to coat the pasta evenly. If the mixture seems dry, add a bit of the reserved pasta water until you achieve the desired consistency.
  • Season with salt to taste and toss again.
  • If desired, serve immediately, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.
Keyword Spaghetti Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino