Spaghetti AOP
Spaghetti AOP, or Spaghetti with Garlic, Oil, and Chili, is a traditional dish from Naples. It features a few key ingredients: spaghetti, garlic, olive oil, and red pepper flakes. This dish proves that sometimes, the simplest ingredients can create the most mouthwatering meals.
Ingredients
- 400 gm spaghetti
- 4 pcs large garlic cloves
- 60 ml Olive Oil Extra Virgin
- 1 teaspoon Chilli Flakes adjust to taste
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese optional, but highly recommended!
Instructions
- Cook the Spaghetti: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking gently. Be careful not to burn the garlic; you want it golden and fragrant.
- Combine: Once the garlic is ready, add the drained spaghetti directly into the skillet. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to help create a silky sauce.
- Season: Taste and adjust with salt if necessary. Toss in chopped parsley for freshness.
- Serve: Plate your spaghetti and, if desired, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy your simple yet delicious Spaghetti AOP!