Garlic Olive Oil Pasta
Easy
A classic Italian pasta tossed in fragrant garlic-infused olive oil, finished with a silky emulsified sauce and fresh parsley.
Cooking Steps
10
STEP 1 OF 10
Boil Salted Water
USES
Salt (0 as needed)
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Open on YouTube ↗Fill a pot with water, bring to a boil, then add salt.
STEP 2 OF 10
Cook the Pasta
USES
Spaghetti, al dente (400 gram)
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Open on YouTube ↗Place the whole bundle of spaghetti into the boiling water and cook for 4 minutes.
STEP 3 OF 10
Add Garlic and Chili
USES
Olive Oil (4 tablespoon)·Garlic, finely minced (8 clove)·Dried Chilli Flakes (3 teaspoon)
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Open on YouTube ↗Pour olive oil into a pan, then add minced garlic and dried chili flakes.
STEP 4 OF 10
Sauté on Low Heat
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Open on YouTube ↗Cook on medium-low heat until fragrant — do not let the garlic brown.
STEP 5 OF 10
Add Pasta Water and Salt
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Open on YouTube ↗Ladle in a spoonful of pasta cooking water, let it simmer, then add salt.
STEP 6 OF 10
Add the Pasta
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Open on YouTube ↗Transfer the cooked spaghetti directly into the pan with the garlic oil.
STEP 7 OF 10
Toss Continuously
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Open on YouTube ↗Stir and toss constantly so the starchy water and olive oil emulsify into a smooth sauce.
STEP 8 OF 10
Add More Pasta Water
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Open on YouTube ↗Once the liquid is mostly absorbed, add another ladle of pasta water and keep tossing.
STEP 9 OF 10
Finish with Parsley
USES
Parsley (Fresh), finely chopped (2 bunch)
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Open on YouTube ↗Add chopped parsley and toss briefly so the sauce coats every strand of pasta.
STEP 10 OF 10
Plate and Serve
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Open on YouTube ↗Dish the pasta onto a plate and serve immediately.
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