Capellini Aglio e Olio
Ingredients
Recipe by Katie Farina. This recipe is amore in every bite! Meaning “Garlic and Olive Oil” in Italian, Aglio e Olio is a classic dish from Naples, Italy. Aglio e Olio grew in popularity because with just a few pantry ingredients, you can have a flavorful and comforting bowl of pasta ready in minutes. Since it’s such a simple recipe, salting the pasta water is a very important step—it makes this dish much more flavorful!
Instructions
- Cook pasta in a pot of heavily salted boiling water until al dente, reserving ½ cup of the starchy pasta water.
- While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Once oil is hot, add garlic and chili flakes, sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes, being sure not to let the garlic burn.
- Add pasta and ¼ cup of the reserved pasta water to sauté pan. Stir to coat. Turn off the heat. Add lemon juice, parsley, and salt to taste. Add more water if it seems dry. Garnish with grated Parmigiano Reggiano, if desired.