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Easy Pasta Aglio E Olio Recipe

Leisha Lockrem
This easy pasta Aglio e Olio recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Made with pasta, olive oil, fresh parsley, and plenty of delicious garlic flavor, this classic Italian pasta dish is one that the whole family will enjoy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people
Calories 668.1 kcal

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Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz Linguini or other long pasta
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup olive oil extra virgin
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley minced
  • ½ tsp salt or to taste
  • 2 cups pasta water (may not use all of this)

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large pot of salted water over medium high heat. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. This means that the pasta should be tender, but still firm when bitten.
  • When the pasta is finished cooking, remove 2 cups of the pasta water to a heat-proof dish and set aside. Drain the pasta. 
  • While the water is heating to boil, prepare the garlic. Peel and mince the garlic cloves and add to a large skillet with the olive oil over medium-low heat. Sautee until light golden brown and fragrant, 2 minutes. Reduce to low heat if the garlic starts to darken too much.
  • Add the red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds for the peppers to enhance their flavor.
  • Add 1 cup of the pasta water to the oil and stir.
  • Add the drained pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat. Add the minced parsley, salt, and black pepper to taste, tossing to mix in.
  • Finish with a sprinkle of parsley before serving.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Calories: 668.1kcalCarbohydrates: 86.5gProtein: 15.2gFat: 28.8gSaturated Fat: 4.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 19.9gSodium: 310.9mgPotassium: 296.9mgFiber: 3.9gSugar: 3.1gVitamin A: 390.4IUVitamin C: 6.4mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 2mg
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