Here’s a straightforward and delicious option: Spaghetti Aglio e Olio (garlic and oil spaghetti). It’s quick, classic, and uses simple ingredients.
Ingredients (serves 2–3)
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200g spaghetti
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4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
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1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
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1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)
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Salt, to taste
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Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
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Grated Parmesan (optional)
Instructions
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Cook the pasta: Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
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Sauté garlic: In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and chili flakes. Cook until garlic is golden (not burnt!).
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Combine: Add the drained spaghetti to the pan, tossing to coat with the garlic oil. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if it seems dry.
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Season: Add salt to taste. Toss in parsley and sprinkle with Parmesan if desired.
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Serve immediately while hot.
It’s quick, flavorful, and perfect when you want a simple but satisfying pasta dish.
If you want, I can also give you a noodle dish recipe next—something like Pad Thai or Ramen. Do you want me to do that?
