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Aglio e Olio

Italian · Western Europe Top Pick STOVETOP
8/10

Garlic, olive oil, and chili — midnight pasta perfection.

Vegetarian Pasta & Noodle Home Cook Friendly Vegan N Nut-Free E Egg-Free

Why It Works

Slowly cooking garlic in oil extracts flavor without burning; pasta water creates a silky emulsion.

Key Ingredients

spaghetti garlic olive oil red pepper flakes parsley

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