Spaghetti aglio olio recipe

By Swasthi's Recipes · 15 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Bring 8 cups of water to a rapid boil in a large pot and add 1 teaspoon salt.
2. Add the spaghetti and cook for 7 minutes, or per package instructions. Drain, reserving ½ cup of the cooking water.
3. Heat the oil in a large pan.
4. Sauté the garlic over low to medium heat until it starts to shrink, taking care not to let it burn.
5. Add the red chili flakes and sauté for 30 seconds.
6. Add the reserved pasta water and ¼ teaspoon salt, taking care as it may splash. Simmer until the sauce reduces to about ¼ cup. Taste the pasta and sauce, then adjust the salt.
7. Add the cooked pasta, turn off the heat and toss well. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
8. Stir in the chopped parsley and cheese, and serve immediately.

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