Spaghetti Aglio e Olio is one of the classic Italian pasta recipes which is equally popular till date. This pasta dish is cooked with sautéed spaghetti & garlic in olive oil.
Author: Rimli
Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
Spaghetti: 200g
Fresh garlic: 1 tbsp, finely chopped/crushed
Cherry tomato: handful, cut into halves
Chili flakes: 1 tbsp
Fresh parsley: handful, roughly chopped
White wine: ¼ cup (optional)
Extra virgin olive oil: 2 tbsp
Salt to taste: 1 tsp + 1 tsp
Instructions
In the large saucepan boil water with heavy dose of salt. Cook the spaghetti al dente. Drain and keep under running cold water to avoid over cooking. Drain and pat it dry.
Heat the oil in a heavy bottomed saucepan. Add chili flakes in hot oil and allow to sizzle. Sauté garlic and cherry tomato on medium high flame for 1-2 mins or until fragrant. Tomatoes should be fried but not mushy. If you want to add anything else, this is the time to add.
Add spaghetti with parsley and coat with the rest quickly. Adjust seasoning. Pour the wine and simmer for 3-5 mins (if using any).
Transfer immediately into the serving plates and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve hot. This can be served with as it is or any gravy of your choice.