Pasta Aglio e Olio {Pasta with Garlic and Oil}
Inspired by the movie Chef, this is truly one of my new comfort foods!
Servings: 2 people
Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghetti or linguine
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or more! how hot do you like it?)
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions, until al dente. (see recipe note) Drain, reserving 1 or more cups of the cooking liquid.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until garlic is tender and very lightly brown (take care not to burn it!). Stir in crushed red pepper. Add pasta and remove from heat; gently toss to coat, adding pasta water if you like to reach your desired consistency.
- Add parsley and lemon juice and toss again. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
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Notes
If possible, time the cooking of your pasta to coincide with the sauce so you can use a pasta spoon to scoop it directly into the pan, bringing with it some of the cooking liquid.
Nutrition
Calories: 866kcal | Carbohydrates: 90g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 29g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 408mg | Potassium: 415mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1629IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 338mg | Iron: 3mg
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