🧄 Aglio e Olio! 🧄

The simplest pasta in the world!

⚠️ Safety: Ask an adult to help with the hot pan and boiling water!

What is Aglio e Olio?

It means "Garlic and Oil" in Italian! Just 2 main ingredients plus pasta.

This is a classic from Naples, Italy. It's proof that simple ingredients can be amazing!

🛒 What You Need (Serves 4)

👨‍🍳 How To Make It

  1. Boil pasta: Cook in salted water until al dente. Save 1 cup pasta water!
  2. Start the oil: While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-low heat.
  3. Add garlic: Add sliced garlic. Cook slowly! Don't let it brown too much.
  4. Add pepper flakes: Just a pinch for flavor!
  5. Add pasta: Drain pasta, add to the pan. Toss everything!
  6. The magic step: Add pasta water, a little at a time, to make a silky sauce!
  7. Finish: Add parsley and cheese if using!
💡 The Secret: Low and slow for the garlic! You want to Infuse the oil with garlic flavor, not burn it. Burnt garlic is bitter!
David Chang: "This dish is all about the garlic. Treat it with respect."

🔑 Key Points

Use good olive oil! Since it's the main ingredient, use something tasty.

Don't rush the garlic! Low heat, patient cooking.

That pasta water! It's what makes everything come together.

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