Aglio e Olio
Italian · Western Europe
Top Pick
STOVETOP
8/10
Spaghetti tossed with garlic slowly toasted in olive oil, chili flakes, and parsley.
Why It Works
Slowly toasting garlic in oil infuses the fat with mellow sweetness rather than harsh raw bite. Pasta water emulsifies with the oil to coat every strand.
Key Ingredients
spaghetti
garlic
extra virgin olive oil
chili flake
parsley
pasta water
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