Spaghetti aglio e olio (Spaghetti With Garlic And Oil)
5m prep 15m cook 20m ready
4 servings A simple sauce of olive oil and garlic is one of the purest ways of enjoying good pasta.
Let's Prepare
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Gather these ingredients - no prep needed yet.
- 12 ounces dried spaghetti or linguine or 1 pound fresh
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- (1 dried red chile pepper)
- Salt and black pepper
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Cook in a large pot of boiling salted water: 12 ounces dried spaghetti or linguine or 1 pound fresh
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Step 2.
Meanwhile, heat in a large skillet over medium heat: 3 tablespoons olive oil
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Step 3.
Add and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes: 3 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced; (1 dried red chile pepper)
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Step 4.
Discard the chile pepper, if used. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water. Drain the spaghetti, add the hot pasta to the skillet along with the pasta water, and toss to combine. Season to taste with: Salt and black pepper
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