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title: Spaghetti Aglio e Olio (Garlic and Chili Oil Spaghetti)
servings: 4
prep time: 5 minutes
cook time: 12 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/spaghetti-aglio-e-olio
---

Gather @fresh parsley{0.5%bunch} and @salt{}.

Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil and cook the @spaghetti{380%g} until just shy of al dente, about 9 minutes, reserving a full cup of the pasta water. ~{9%minutes}

While the pasta cooks, warm the @olive oil{6%tbsp} in a wide skillet over low heat and add the @garlic{8%clove} and @chili flake{1%tsp}.

Cook the garlic gently, swirling the pan often, until it's soft and just golden, about 5 minutes. ~{5%minutes}

Drain the spaghetti and tip it straight into the skillet along with a good splash of pasta water.

Toss vigorously over medium heat for a minute, adding more pasta water as needed until the oil and starch bind into a light, clinging sauce. ~{1%minutes}

Stir in most of the parsley, plate, and scatter the rest on top before serving.