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Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Italian 🇮🇹 Vegetarian 🥦

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio pairs al dente pasta with gently toasted garlic and olive oil for a silky, aromatic bite, lifted by a touch of red pepper heat. Fresh parsley brightens each forkful, while Parmigiano-Reggiano adds savory depth and a glossy finish. It’s a timeless pasta that’s ideal for a relaxed weeknight dinner or an elegant, unfussy meal with friends.

  • Prep10 min
  • Cook15 min
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
  1. 1

    Assemble all the ingredients.

  2. 2

    Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook, stirring now and then, until cooked through but slightly firm, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and move to a pasta bowl.

  3. 3

    While the pasta cooks, place the olive oil and garlic in a cold skillet.

  4. 4

    Cook over medium heat to slowly toast the garlic, about 10 minutes. Lower the heat to medium-low when the olive oil starts to bubble. Cook and stir until the garlic is golden brown, about another 5 minutes. Take off the heat.

  5. 5

    Stir the red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper into the pasta.

  6. 6

    Pour in the hot olive oil and garlic, then sprinkle on the Italian parsley and half of the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; toss until combined.

  7. 7

    Serve the pasta topped with the remaining Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

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