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Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

PASTA AGLIO E OLIO

How to make Spaghetti aglio e olio with Benvolio organic Garlic oil: Here is a simple but appetizing recipe:
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound uncooked spaghetti
  • ½ cup Benvolio's Oliva E Aglio Oil
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh Parsley
  • extra cloves of garlic
  • Salt & freshly ground Black Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and transfer to a pasta bowl.
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  • While the pasta is cooking, combine Benvolio's Oliva E Aglio Oil and garlic in a cold skillet. Cook over medium heat to slowly toast garlic, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low when olive oil begins to bubble. Cook and stir until garlic is golden brown, about another 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
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  • Stir red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper into pasta. Pour in hot olive oil and garlic, and sprinkle on Italian parsley and half of the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; toss until combined.
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  • Serve pasta topped with the remaining Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
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Notes

It's not traditional, but for extra richness add 1 tablespoon of butter when you toss with the cheese.
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