Pasta without Sauce (Aglio e Olio)
The garlic, olive oil, cheese and pasta water do the most in this pasta without sauce. It's quick, simple, and greater than the sum of it's parts. It takes no time at all to whip up, and you likely have most of the ingredients already. It's really the dish that does the most.
Ingredients
- 8 oz dried pasta such as spaghetti
- 4 tablespoon olive oil
- 6-8 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ C pasta water reserved
- ¾ C parmesan cheese grated
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoon parsley chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve ¼ cup of the pasta water.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat up a saucepan over medium heat. Add the olive oil, and the garlic. Stir frequently until the garlic is soft and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the pasta and pasta water to the pan. Add the parmesan cheese, and season with salt and pepper. Toss thoroughly to coat all the pasta.
- Add the parsley and lemon zest. Toss to combine.
- Enjoy!
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Notes
Whatever you do, don't burn the garlic. This is super easy to do, and is the fastest way to ruin this dish. Keep an eye on how hot your pan is, and when in doubt, set it for lower than you think you need it. It's way easier to turn it up than to turn it down after the damage has already been done!
Nutrition
Serving: 250gCalories: 416kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 14gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 307mgPotassium: 175mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 316IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 247mgIron: 1mg
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