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Aglio e Olio

By Kate Morgan Jackson

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This easy recipe for aglio e olio, otherwise known as pasta with lots of garlic and olive oil, is the perfect supper for busy nights!  And (bonus points!) I’m betting you have all the ingredients in your pantry right now.

aglio e olio

Well, we are out of the summer lounging season and back into the whirlwind of back to school and back to work and getting supper on the table in the midst of a thousand busy things on our list.  

And that is where this super easy recipe for aglio e olio comes in.  Aglio e olio translates to garlic and oil, and that’s exactly what this is, along with Parmesan cheese and a little parsley and of course PASTA.  

It’s the perfect rush-around-day supper, for all kinds of reasons…not the least of which is that it is 100% delicious.  And with that, let’s make it!

One of the things about getting supper on the table during busy days is making sure you have everything you need on hand, so you don’t find yourself in the situation of having to send whatever licensed driver happens to be nearby to the supermarket for just one more thing.

smiling toddler
Can you drive yet?  No?  Are you sure?  Okay, I’ll have to find someone else.

Christmas dog

Not you.

Anyway, one of the great things about this recipe is that I’m 99% sure you already have all the ingredients in your kitchen right this minute.  Pasta, olive oil, garlic.

Some parmesan cheese (not part of the traditional recipe but Oh So Good).  A little salt and pepper.  Parsley if you are feeling extra fancy.  That’s it.   

aglio e olio

It’s ready in about 20 minutes, and after you have a bowl of this I think you might agree with me that there’s nothing else in the world that is quite this relaxing.

dog sleeping with owner's feet
Maybe taking a nap with your dog in your favorite socks is more relaxing than aglio e olio.  But that’s it.  Tired but happy back-to-school sigh!

 

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aglio e olio

Aglio e Olio


  • Author: Kate Morgan Jackson
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Total Time: 23 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
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This easy recipe for aglio e olio, otherwise known as pasta with lots of garlic and olive oil, is the perfect supper for busy nights!


Ingredients

  • Sea salt
  • 16 ounces spaghetti
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 8 large garlic cloves, cut into slivers
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (more if you are feeling spicy)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.  Right before you drain it, scoop out a cup of pasta water and save.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large deep skillet, add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until it just begins to turn golden on the edges. Add the red pepper and stir. Slowly pour in the pasta water and bring to a simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Turn off the heat, add the pasta to the garlic sauce and toss. Add the cheese and parsley and toss again. Season to taste with salt and pepper and divide among plates, sprinkling with a little more cheese.
4725.6 g969.6 mg18.3 g4.4 g0 g66.4 g5.4 g17.9 g11.1 mg

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Kate Morgan Jackson

Hi there!  I’m Kate, and I’m a recipe writer, food photographer and devoted bacon lover.  I started Framed Cooks in 2009, and my mission is to create and share family-friendly recipes that make cooking both easy and fun…yes, I said FUN!  My kitchen is my happy place, and I want yours to be that place too.  And if you make this recipe, I would love you to tag @FramedCooks on Instagram so I can see the deliciousness!as seen in logos

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Published on September 10, 2017

Good for: Comfort Foods, Dinner In A Hurry

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  1. Joanne says

    December 23, 2011 at 2:27 am

    My mom used to make this whenever she had no idea what else to cook…which was at least once a week. I never complained. So. Good.

    (PS – In Italian, it's "e" and in Spanish it's "y")

    Reply
  2. Carol at Serendipity says

    December 23, 2011 at 11:49 am

    This is one of our favorites – along with just about anything Ina cooks!
    Carol

    Reply
  3. Pam says

    December 24, 2011 at 3:24 am

    Sounds really good to me, I love Ina! Love the dog and socks!

    Reply
  4. FramedCooks says

    December 27, 2011 at 3:44 pm

    Ina is the best! I just found an icebox cake recipe of hers that I am drooling over. :)

    Reply
  5. Anonymous says

    December 31, 2011 at 11:38 pm

    My Italian neighbor/friend taught me a version of this where you include onions, broccoli and peppers, and simmer in the olive oil until all are tender, then add to the pasta, top with parm, and yum, yum, yum. I've also added ground italian sausage for some spice and protein.

    I've got to remember the trick about saving some pasta water to add moisture.

    I love your recipes, and always turn to your blog for good ideas.

    Reply
  6. FramedCooks says

    January 1, 2012 at 4:33 pm

    Oh my gosh, that sounds AMAZING! And thanks for your sweet words about my blog. :)

    Reply
  7. Megan says

    February 27, 2012 at 4:16 pm

    That picture of your dog cuddling your feet is just too adorable.

    Oh, and this pasta dish looks super-tasty!

    Reply
    • Kate says

      February 27, 2012 at 9:05 pm

      Isn’t snuggling with your dog the best? :)

      Reply
  8. Cheyanne @ no says

    September 11, 2017 at 10:17 am

    I swear my breath must always smell like I’m trying to ward off vampires, because I’m obsessed with garlic! Like, the more (is always) the better! Needless to say aglio e olio is one of my favorite pasta dishes! It’s just so easy, yet super tasty! And yours looks just PERFECT! I’ll take a serving sized bowl of this deliciousness please! Cheers!

    Reply
    • Kate says

      September 16, 2017 at 12:23 pm

      Ha! Same here on the vampire breath!

      Reply
  9. Luci's Morsels says

    September 12, 2017 at 11:12 pm

    Love the refined simplicity of this dish! A classic pasta!

    Luci’s Morsels | fashion. food. frivolity.

    Reply
    • Kate says

      September 16, 2017 at 12:23 pm

      The simple things are so often the best, right?

      Reply
  10. Theresa Murphy says

    September 13, 2017 at 8:25 am

    Pasta is my go-to for easy, quick meals. Throw anything on it you have laying around in the pantry and/or fridge and you’ve got an instant meal! I love your socks! They look to be hand-made. Do you have a knitting hobby you haven’t shared with us? :)

    Reply
    • Kate says

      September 16, 2017 at 12:22 pm

      I wish I could knit! No, one of my oldest dearest friends made them for me – she also has made me a number of fingerless gloves which I wear all winter long.

      Reply

Hi, I’m Kate! I’m a recipe writer, food photographer and devoted bacon lover. I’m so glad you’re here!

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