Pasta con Aglio, Oglio, e Peperoncino {Pasta with Garlic, Oil, and Pepper}
Pasta con aglio, oglio é peperoncino, or 'Pasta with Garlic, Oil and Pepper' is an Italian classic comfort food. This Italian classic takes only 15 minutes and is the perfect weeknight meal!
Ingredients
- 1 pound bucatini
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4-6 garlic cloves
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 Pinch of salt and pepper
- ¼ cup pecorino or parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring 8 cups of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta (don't break in half!) and boil about 8 minutes, or until al dente (lighly firm, not soft).
- In the meantime, heat oil over medium heat. Add whole garlic cloves and red pepper, cooking until garlic emits a strong odor and oil is turning lightly brown. Add a pinch of salt and pepper.
- When pasta is done, strain (do not rinse) and add to garlic and chili oil mixtures. Toss lightly to coat and plate immediately and top with cheese.
- Enjoy right away, when flavors are warm. Then write to me and tell me how much you love it!
Notes
- Make it healthy(ish)! Serve a simple side salad of arugula and an appetizer of fresh tomatoes with olive oil, salt and pepper to round out this meal.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 518kcalCarbohydrates: 86gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 19mgPotassium: 267mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 37IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
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