Spaghetti Aglio e Olio Recipe – Authentic Italian Garlic Spaghetti

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 400 g spaghetti
• 6 garlic cloves
• 80 ml extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp chili flakes (optional)
• Fresh parsley
• Salt
• Freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano (optional)

Instructions

Cook the spaghetti in plenty of salted water until al dente.

Meanwhile, heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large frying pan. Add the thinly sliced garlic and cook gently over low heat until golden. Be careful not to let it burn.

Stir in the chili flakes (if using) and the finely chopped parsley.

Transfer the cooked spaghetti to the pan with a small amount of the pasta cooking water. Toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated with the fragrant oil.

Serve immediately.

Tip

The secret to this classic dish is using high-quality extra virgin olive oil and premium Italian pasta. With so few ingredients, their quality makes all the difference.