italian · 20 min · serves 4
Classic Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Garlic and olive oil pasta with a touch of chili and parmesan.
How much does classic spaghetti aglio e olio cost?
About €0.78 per serving — €3.12 for all 4 servings at typical UK supermarket prices, roughly 293 kcal a serving.
Ingredients
- 400g pasta
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 5g fresh basil, torn
- 30g parmesan cheese, grated
Method
- Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente; reserve a cup of pasta water and drain.
- Gently warm the garlic in olive oil over low heat until golden, taking care not to burn it.
- Add the red pepper flakes and pasta, tossing with a splash of pasta water to make a light sauce.
- Finish with basil and parmesan.
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