SPAGHETTI AGLIO E OLIO (SPAGHETTI WITH GARLIC AND OIL)
4 servings
A simple sauce of olive oil and garlic is one of the purest ways of enjoying good pasta.
Cook in a large pot of boiling salted water:
- 12 ounces dried spaghetti or linguine or 1 pound fresh
Meanwhile, heat in a large skillet over medium heat:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Add and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes:
- 3 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- (1 dried red chile pepper)
Discard the chile pepper, if used. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water. Drain the spaghetti, add the hot pasta to the skillet along with the pasta water, and toss to combine. Season to taste with:
- Salt and black pepper