Aglio Olio is a simple pasta dish that comes together in just 15 minutes, featuring garlic, parsley, EVOO, and Parmesan cheese. Optional red pepper flakes add extra flavor. It's easy to prepare and perfect for a weeknight meal.
Step 1: Bring your pasta water to a boil and drop in your linguine, cooking as directed.
Step 2: While the pasta is cooking, heat your olive oil over medium high heat.
Step 3: Add your garlic and red pepper flakes to the oil with a little salt and fry until they begin to turn golden brown.
Step 4: Add 1/2 cup of pasta water to the pan.
Step 5: Once the pasta is done, add it directly to the garlic and olive oil mixture and toss over medium heat until almost all the water is absorbed.
Step 6: Add chopped parsley and parmesan cheese, toss to combine, drizzle with olive oil and serve.
Step 7: Garnish with chopped crunchy breadcrumbs if desired.
