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Spagettini aglio e olio
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  Recipe Name
 


Spagettini aglio e olio (spaghetti with garlic and olive oil)

 
   
  Category
 


Primo

 
   
  Ingredients
 


1lb dried, store-bought pasta
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp finely chopped garlic
1 tbs finely chopped Italian parsley (flat leaf)
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
salt


 
   
  Instructions
 


Bring 4 quarts water to boil and add salt and pasta. Cook pasta until "al dente", drain and set aside. Put oil and garlic in a large skillet over medium high heat and saute until the garlic starts to change color to a golden hue. Add red pepper flakes, parsley and a little salt. Stir
well, add pasta, toss well to cover each strand with the sauce, check for salt and and remove from heat. Serve immediately.


 
   
  Story
 


My mommy taught it to me. My mom, who is a fabulous cook, always wanted us (me and my siblings) to see how the food we were eating was prepared. This was one of my favorites. I would recommend this recipe because it's really easy, and tastes great for the amount of effort put into it.