Ingredients
Spaghetti Aglio E (O)olio
Garlic. Chili. Olive oil. Pasta. That’s it — and somehow it tastes like magic. This is our forever go-to, our lazy night hero, and our main character moment.
Directions (OOLIO style):
Step 1: Salt your water like the sea.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a lot of salt — this is your only chance to season the pasta itself. Cook spaghetti until just shy of al dente.
Step 2: Prep the garlic + chili.
While the pasta’s cooking, heat Oolio in a large pan over medium-low heat. Add the sliced garlic and let it sizzle gently — not brown — until soft and golden. Add the chili flakes and swirl. Your kitchen should already smell amazing.
Step 3: Save the pasta water!
Right before draining the pasta, scoop out about ¼ cup of that starchy liquid gold. Drain the pasta and move fast.
Step 4: Bring it all together.
Toss the pasta into the garlic oil pan and add a splash of the reserved pasta water. Stir, swirl, and toss until it becomes glossy and the oil clings to every strand.
Step 5: Finish like a pro.
Turn off the heat. Add chopped parsley, lemon zest, or a shower of parmesan if you’d like. Season with flaky salt + pepper to taste. Plate it up and drizzle a little more Oolio on top — you earned it.
