Italian 15 min Easy

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Spaghetti tossed with golden garlic, olive oil and chilli flakes.

Origin & Story

Born in Naples, aglio e olio ('garlic and oil') is the definition of Italian frugal cooking, a satisfying midnight meal made from pantry staples in under fifteen minutes.

Main Spices & Their Role

Red chilli flakes

Peperoncino adds a gentle, warming heat.

Black pepper

A final grind for sharpness.

Ingredients

200g spaghetti
5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
4 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp chilli flakes
Salt
Parsley
Reserved pasta water

Method

01
Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente; reserve a cup of water.
02
Gently warm olive oil and slice garlic until pale gold.
03
Add chilli flakes and a splash of pasta water.
04
Toss in the drained pasta and emulsify with more water.
05
Finish with parsley and serve immediately.

Veg & Vegan Alternatives

Vegetarian

This dish is already vegetarian.

Vegan

Already vegan as written — just skip any parmesan garnish.