Spaghetti with Garlic, Olive Oil and Chili (Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino)
A quick and tasty Italian classic. Ready in less than 15 minutes with just garlic, olive oil, chili and parsley. The essence of Italian simplicity.
Servings: 4
Calories: 314kcal
Ingredients
- 400 g good quality spaghetti preferably bronze-drawn
- 5 cloves garlic
- fresh chili to taste
- extra virgin olive oil generous amount
- fresh parsley
- salt
Instructions
- Boil plenty of salted water and cook the spaghetti until al dente.
- In a wide pan, heat extra virgin olive oil and add garlic (whole or sliced) with parsley sprigs to infuse the oil.
- Remove the parsley, then add the chili, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Drain the pasta, reserving some cooking water.
- Toss the spaghetti in the flavored oil, adding reserved water gradually to create natural creaminess.
- Finish with a drizzle of raw olive oil and freshly chopped parsley before serving.
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Notes
Adjust the amount of chili according to taste. Keep some cooking water, as it is essential for the final emulsion. Whole garlic gives a milder flavor, sliced garlic a stronger one.