Spaghetti Aglio e Olio (Olive Oil Garlic Spaghetti)

Name: Spaghetti Aglio e Olio (Olive Oil Garlic Spaghetti)
Total time: 1200 s
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 serving spaghetti; 2-3 cloves garlic, sliced; 2-3 dried red chilies, sliced; About 1 handful chopped parsley or cilantro; 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml); 1 piece butter (about the size of your thumb, 1 tablespoon/14 grams); Sea salt or salt; Black pepper; Lemon

COCONUT SU @CoconutSu

蘇州, 江苏省, 中国

Spaghetti aglio e olio, featured in the movie 'Chef,' is the olive oil and garlic pasta that won over Black Widow. I used chopped cilantro instead of parsley since I didn't have celery. The dish combines the bold flavors of garlic and dried chili with the freshness of cilantro. A squeeze of lemon juice at the end adds a bright, rich finish—perfect for summer! 🍋

COCONUT SU @CoconutSu

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Ingredients

20 minutes

1 serving

1serving spaghetti
2-3 clovesgarlic, sliced
2-3dried red chilies, sliced
About 1 handful chopped parsley or cilantro
2 tablespoonsolive oil (30 ml)
1 piecebutter (about the size of your thumb, 1 tablespoon/14 grams)
Sea salt or salt
Black pepper
Lemon

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Steps

20 minutes

1

Cook the pasta first. Have you heard the Italian saying? 'The water for cooking pasta should be as salty as the sea.'
Once the water boils, add 2 tablespoons (about 30 grams) of salt to make sure it's salty enough, then add the spaghetti and cook for 9 minutes until al dente. If you prefer softer pasta, cook 1-2 minutes longer.
2

With about 3 minutes left on the pasta, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Olive oil is the soul of this dish, so don't be afraid to use a little extra.
3

Watch the color of the olive oil—it will darken slightly as it heats. When it's hot, add the butter, garlic slices, and dried chili. Lower the heat to medium-low. You'll smell the aroma of garlic and chili. When the garlic turns golden, your pasta should be ready.
4

Use tongs to transfer the pasta directly into the pan. Add 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of pasta cooking water. Toss until each strand is coated with olive oil. Add the chopped parsley or cilantro. Reduce the heat to low and toss until the pasta is evenly coated, then turn off the heat.
5

Squeeze in some lemon juice and toss to combine. Alternatively, you can serve with lemon slices on the side so everyone can add as much as they like.
6

Done!