Recipe Details

Summary

Name: Spaghetti Aglio E Olio (Spaghetti with Garlic and Oil)

Category: Pasta

Ingredients and Directions

1 1/2 lb Spaghetti

3 cl Garlic, large, sliced

1/4 c Extra virgin olive oil

Salt Fresh ground black pepper 1 sm Hot red pimento, fresh,chop

5 tb Parsley, fresh, chopped

Fill a large saucepan with 7 pints (5L) of cold water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Add 2TB salt and return to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally with a plastic or wooden fork. When cooked, remove from water immediately. Do not rinse. While the pasta is cooking, prepare your sauce. In a skillet, saute the garlic in oil over medium heat until transparent; add the hot pimento and parsley. Reduce hat to low, add spaghetti and mix gently. Season generously with black pepper and serve immediately. If desired, add grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese to taste.