Pasta Aglio e Olio

15m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Bring about one gallon of water to a boil in a large pot.
  2. 2Add salt and pasta.
  3. 3Cook as per package instructions minus one minute.
  4. 4Finely chop the garlic.
  5. 5Take about two handfuls of flat leaf parsley, take the stems off, and finally chop it.
  6. 6Add the extra virgin olive oil to a large skillet and warm it up to low to medium heat.
  7. 7Add the chopped garlic and red pepper flakes.
  8. 8Fry for 30 to 60 seconds without burning the garlic.
  9. 9Add the parsley after about 60 seconds of frying.
  10. 10Cook the parsley with the residual heat of the pan.
  11. 11Drain the pasta when it's very al dente.
  12. 12Turn the heat back on, add the pasta and about half a cup of reserved pasta water.
  13. 13Finish cooking the pasta for one more minute while tossing it in the sauce.

Ingredients

  • 11 ounces spaghetti
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 0.5 tablespoon red pepper flakes
  • 0.33 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 handfuls flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 gallon water
  • 2 tablespoons coarse sea salt

Equipment

large potwooden spoonknifecutting boardlarge skilletcolander