Description
A timeless Italian staple, this dish elevates simple ingredients into a fragrant, golden-hued pasta experience. Thin ribbons of pasta are tossed in a pungent infusion of toasted garlic, spicy red chili flakes, optional toasted cumin or smoked paprika for extra warmth, and fresh parsley for a quick, elegant meal.
Ingredients
Servings:
2
Instructions
Notes
- Watch the garlic closely; it turns from golden to bitter very quickly.
- For a more intense flavor, let the garlic infuse the oil on low heat for an extra minute before adding the chili flakes.
- Authentic Aglio e Olio traditionally omits cheese, but a light dusting of Parmesan adds a desirable savory depth.
- If using optional spices like cumin or smoked paprika, add them with the chili flakes to toast briefly in the oil.
- Spaghetti (200g)
- Garlic (1 head)
- Red chili flakes (1 small jar)
- (Optional) Ground cumin or smoked paprika (1 small jar)
- Fresh Italian parsley (1 bunch)
- (Optional) Parmesan cheese (1 wedge)