Pasta with garlic and olive oil
2 servings
20 minutes
Pasta with garlic and olive oil is a classic dish of Italian cuisine, originating from the Lazio region. Its simplicity and rich flavor make it indispensable for lovers of Italian dishes. Tender spaghetti soaked in aromatic garlic oil creates a perfectly balanced taste, highlighted by the freshness of parsley and the richness of parmesan. The dish is easy to prepare and versatile: it can be served as a standalone treat or as a base for more complex sauces and sides. Garlic sautéed in olive oil reveals its mild and sweet flavor, harmoniously complementing the subtle notes of herbs and cheese. This is the perfect combination of simplicity and elegance characteristic of truly Italian recipes.
1
Finely chop the parsley. Slice the garlic thinly.
- Parsley: 0.5 bunch
- Garlic: 3 cloves
2
Boil the pasta in salted water (about 10 minutes). Drain, leaving 100 ml of the cooking water and set aside.
- Spaghetti: 125 g
3
Heat olive oil in a pan. Sauté garlic for 1-3 minutes. Add pasta cooking water.
- Olive oil: 50 ml
- Garlic: 3 cloves
4
Add the cooked pasta to the pan and mix with garlic butter. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve topped with grated Parmesan.
- Spaghetti: 125 g
- Parsley: 0.5 bunch
- Grated Parmesan cheese: 25 g
