The most simple - incredible - Italian pasta

We have perfected the aglio e olio. Lemon is key. Creating an emulsion with the olive oil & the pasta water makes the most delicious pasta you'll ever eat.

Ingredients (Serves 4):
Bunch of Parsley (100g)
500g Spaghetti
2 Tsp Chilli Flakes
8 Cloves of Garlic
1 Lemon
6 Tbsp Good Quality Olive Oil

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[Fluffy._.Doggo.]

A tip for anyone who may read this, this dish is made or broken by the pasta water. Use as little water to boil the pasta as possible, I recommend boiling it in a pan. The more starch that the water has the more it with emulsify with the oil. And don't be shy about adding pasta water, if it's too runny it will just cook off.

[chatur_boy]

I made this and it came out so good! Have absolutely overeaten it and it still doesn't feel heavy. Thank u for the recipe

[openorwap]

You had my full attention at '6-8 cloves of garlic' 🥰

[garyrodriguez]

Ii had the blessing of having a Sicilian nans who used to dance and sing as she made one of my favorite dishes pasta with olive oil and garlic and a generous grating of imported ricotta and picorino Romano! It is just the right flavors to end the day with a nicely chilled glass of white wine!! Belissimo! Ciao Bella Mucho Amore

[theresadrichardson]

My favorite comfort meal. I ate and still eat this often at 61. My Father and Grandmother taught me the way to make it. I loved out cheap meals as an Italian family.

[mitch]

the pasta you eat at midnight when you get hungry or after a hangover with friends

[markharrisllb]

The best thing to eat when you’re full of a cold. When I was a commis I was dying on my feet and it was on a Saturday, my first boss and greatest mentor was Italian and he made this for me. Happy days.

[jacobaccurso]

I prepare this dish for my friend, Jack, who says it’s his favorite pasta dish ever. If you add anchovies, dissolve them in the oil prior to adding the garlic and leave out the salt in the pasta water but a pinch in the pan is fine. Your pronunciation is perfect. Ciao il fratello mio!

[emmsue]

Have this often! Thank you.. I sometimes add a small amount of butter to the oil and garlic and a fine chopped chilli pepper (remove seeds for less heat or keep half seeds for medium) Fast and tasty.

[juiceloose]

Lemon and fresh herbs + pasta is always a massive win! This is one of those dishes that would have been created in hard times with no money and stuck around anyway cos it's just too good! ❤

[TriceMDona]

I love the phrase "a glug of oil". It just sounds delicious.

[MoisturefortheSoul]

I love that this is also vegan but so flavorful and rich at the same time.

[appuful]

I absolutely love it. The most easiest and tastiest version of Pasta❤❤

[OmarPhoenix]

Just made this myself and it was fantastic.

[grimmWednesday]

To fancy it up in occasion: Add a couple anchovy fillets to the frying garlic if you have them—they dissolve in the oil and add umami. Also can add lemon zest near the end.

[vyvyienewalser]

Ate this for the first time 35 years ago.Add some butter to it as well.Its my go to.Delicious.

[michellemeyer]

This is or was considered peasant food and as a Sicilian I have had many pasta dishes. This is also my favorite pasta! I’ve never have added lemon but that seems it would be a nice addition. It’s also delicious with roasted cauliflower or broccoli rabe. Well done!

[eugeniomoccia]

Ciao I'm an Italian chef. Chili pepper should be added later because it burns while the garlic is sautéing and becomes bitter. Also, I would have filtered the oil with a strainer to remove the garlic and chili, since not everyone can digest them. The pasta should also be finished cooking in the pan with some of the pasta water, because it releases starch and creates a creamy sauce. And finally, a nice sprinkle of Parmesan or Pecorino cheese. Great video, compliments!

[Plutomoon]

I made it few days ago just like this. It was so yummy, I had to make it again 2 days later. I might just have this pasta once a week now… it’s so simple and easy, and delicious. ❤

[alissaj]

I love it! I add Parmesan cheese to mine too. ❤