Authentic Roman Aglio e Olio

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A classic Roman pasta dish where garlic and chili sing in olive oil, capturing the essence of true Italian simplicity. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs spaghetti, extra virgin olive oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 650 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring 4 quarts of water to a rolling boil in a large pot, adding 2 tablespoons salt. Cook 400g spaghetti for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  2. Step 2: Heat 60ml extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add 8 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes, cooking gently for 4-5 minutes until garlic is golden and fragrant (do not brown).
  3. Step 3: Add drained spaghetti to skillet and toss vigorously for 1 minute. Stir in reserved pasta water 1 tablespoon at a time until sauce coats the pasta like silk (about 3 tablespoons total).
  4. Step 4: Remove from heat, stir in 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley, and season with salt to taste. Serve immediately with extra parsley for garnish.

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