Spaghetti with Garlic, Oil and Chilli
A classic Roman aglio e olio with thinly sliced garlic gently fried in olive oil, chilli flakes and a splash of pasta water, tossed with spaghetti, parsley and Parmesan.
Total time
17 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
12 min
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
Italian
vegan
Ingredients
400gspaghetti
8 clovesgarlic, very thinly sliced
1 tspchilli flakes
150mlgood olive oil
1 large bunchflat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
Parmesanto serve
saltgenerous for pasta water
Instructions
1
Cook spaghetti al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water.
2
Gently fry garlic in olive oil over very low heat until golden — do not burn.
3
Add chilli.
4
Add drained pasta and a big splash of pasta water.
5
Toss vigorously 1 minute.
6
Add parsley.
7
Serve with Parmesan and black pepper.
Nutrition (estimated)
Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.
Calories
171
Protein
6.4g
Fat
1.1g
Carbs
33.5g
Fiber
2.3g
Sodium
5mg
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