Spaghetti aglio, olio e peperoncino: the recipe not to go wrong

Spaghetti aglio, olio e peperoncino: the recipe not to go wrong
  • Preparation time 5 Min.
  • Cooking time 10 Min.
  • Difficulty Media
  • Portions 4
  • Calories per Serving 250
  • Type of plate First

Spaghetti aglio, olio e peperoncino is one of the most iconic dishes of Italian cuisine, a symbol of simplicity, speed and authentic taste. Prepared with just a few ingredients - al dente spaghetti, garlic browned in extra virgin olive oil and a touch of hot chili pepper - they deliver an explosion of flavor with minimal effort.

Ideal for a last-minute dinner, a midnight snack, or to pamper yourself with a savory comfort food, they are the perfect balance of tradition and immediacy. Find out how to prepare them to perfection in minutes, with all the tricks to make sure you don't go wrong!

Ingredients

350gr Spaghetti
2 Garlic cloves
1 fresh chili pepper
q.b. of extra virgin olive oil
q.b. Fresh parsley
q.b. Salt

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Instructions

1. Put spaghetti to cook in boiling salted water.

2. Meanwhile, peel the garlic cloves and divide them in half. Next, chop the fresh chili pepper rather finely with a knife.

3. Pour plenty of extra virgin olive oil into a large frying pan.

4. Sauté the garlic and chili pepper while keeping the flame low for 2 to 3 minutes at most.

5. Drain the pasta al dente (reserving some of the cooking water) and toss it in the pan.

6. Saute it for a few minutes adding the cooking water and serve garnishing with fresh parsley and a drizzle of raw oil.

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