Mario Batali's Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Traditional Italian Spaghetti

skill level

Easy

time

1-30min

servings

cost

Contributed by : Mario Batali

This traditional Italian pasta dish combines spaghetti, garlic, olive oil, and chili flakes.

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step 1

ingredients Salt and Pepper
1 1/2 pounds Spaghetti

instructions Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat and season generously with salt. Cook the pasta for one minute less than the package instructions.
step 2

ingredients 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 Garlic cloves (sliced thinly)
1 tablespoon Red Chili Flakes
3/4 cup Pickled Cherry Peppers

instructions Meanwhile, in a large saute pan over medium-low heat, add about 1/3 cup of olive oil. Add the garlic, chili flakes and pickled peppers. Add a tablespoon of pasta water to ensure the garlic doesn't brown. Cook gently until the garlic softens, about 8 minutes.
step 3

ingredients

instructions Remove the pasta from the water and transfer to the pan. Toss to coat and add a ladle full of reserved pasta water.
step 4

ingredients 1/2 cup Flat-Leaf Parsley
Fat Boy Bread Crumbs

instructions Drizzle with a healthy amount of olive oil and toss in the chopped parsley. Toss to coat and emulsify the sauce. Serve in bowls and top with fat boy bread crumbs.
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