Best 9 Easy Pasta With Olive Oil And Garlic Recipes

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Indulge in the simplicity and authentic flavors of classic Italian cuisine with our curated collection of pasta dishes featuring olive oil and garlic. From the traditional spaghetti aglio e olio to creative variations with added ingredients like shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes, and broccoli, our recipes offer a range of options for every palate. Let the aromatic blend of garlic and olive oil transport you to the heart of Italy as you explore the versatility of this iconic combination. Discover how a few simple ingredients can create a symphony of flavors, elevating your pasta dishes to a culinary masterpiece. Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions, cooking tips, and beautiful images to guide you through the process, ensuring a successful and delicious outcome.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPAGHETTI AGLIO E OLIO



Spaghetti Aglio E Olio image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Kosher salt
1 pound dried spaghetti, such as DeCecco
1/3 cup good olive oil
8 large garlic cloves, cut into thin slivers
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons of salt and the pasta and cook according to the directions on the package. Set aside 1 1/2 cups of the pasta cooking water before you drain the pasta.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil over medium heat in a pot large enough to hold the pasta, such as a 12-inch saute pan or a large, shallow pot. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until it just begins to turn golden on the edges-don't overcook it! Add the red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds more. Carefully add the reserved pasta-cooking water to the garlic and oil and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, add 1 teaspoon of salt, and simmer for about 5 minutes, until the liquid is reduced by about a third.
  • Add the drained pasta to the garlic sauce and toss. Off the heat, add the parsley and Parmesan and toss well. Allow the pasta to rest off the heat for 5 minutes for the sauce to be absorbed. Taste for seasoning and serve warm with extra Parmesan on the side.

SPAGHETTI AGLIO E OLIO



Spaghetti Aglio e Olio image

This simple Spaghetti Aglio e Olio, a classic Italian pasta with garlic and olive oil, takes only 5 ingredients and less than 20 minutes to make! Add your favorite salad for an easy weeknight dinner.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 pound thin spaghetti
Kosher salt
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
8 garlic cloves (thinly sliced)
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (more to your liking)
1/3 cup grated parmesan (more to your liking)
chopped parsley (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and salt the water well (about 2 tablespoons of kosher salt). Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until just al dante or a little before (mine took about 9 minutes). Before you drain the pasta, make sure to reserve about 1 ½ cups of the pasta cook water.
  • Meanwhile, 4 minutes after you add the pasta to the boiling water, warm the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, tossing regularly until the garlic is just turning golden brown (manage the heat well so that the garlic does not overcook). Add the red pepper flakes and toss for 30 seconds or so. If the pasta is not ready, move the oil off the heat for now.
  • Carefully ladle the reserved pasta cooking water in the pan. Bring to a simmer until the liquid reduces by about 1/3.
  • Add the cooked pasta and toss around for a couple of minutes. Turn the heat off and add the parmesan and parsley. Toss to combine.
  • Allow the pasta a couple more minutes to rest and absorb the sauce. Serve with more Parmesan and red pepper flakes to the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.8 kcal, Carbohydrate 44 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Cholesterol 4.9 mg, Sodium 92.1 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1.6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPAGHETTI WITH GARLIC AND OIL PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



Spaghetti With Garlic And Oil Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: salt, spaghetti, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, red chili flakes, fresh parsley

Provided by Kiano Moju

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

salt, to taste
½ lb spaghetti
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, sliced
1 teaspoon red chili flakes
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped, optional

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Save ¼ cup (60 ml) of pasta water, then drain.
  • Add the olive oil and garlic to a large cold sauté pan. Turn the heat to medium-low and slowly heat up until the garlic is fragrant and lightly colored, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the chile flakes and cook for another minute.
  • Add the reserved pasta water and bring to a simmer. Add the cooked spaghetti and parsley, if using. Stir until the pasta is well-coated. Season with salt to taste.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 1 gram

PASTA WITH OLIVE OIL AND GARLIC



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This is a fast & economical dish. It is very good. Even when my children & grandchildren were small, they all loved it!! It's an Italian dish that has been around for a very long time.

Provided by Pat McCardle

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 cups, 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb spaghetti (good quality)
1/2 cup olive oil
3 -4 cloves garlic (depending on size of cloves)
1 tablespoon dried parsley or 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
salt and pepper
water
water

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a brisk boil.
  • Add salt.
  • Add the spaghetti, following directions on the box.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a small pan.
  • Slice the garlic thinly and add it to the oil.
  • remove the pan from the heat when the garlic turns a pale golden color (do not brown the garlic).
  • Add the parsley, salt and pepper.
  • Reserve 1/2-3/4 cup pasta water.
  • Drain pasta & stir in the oil.
  • Add the water if you think the mixture is too dry.

GARLIC PENNE PASTA



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This recipe is so easy to make, tastes great and is a big hit at dinner time. It's even a hit as leftovers! It uses simple ingredients that you always have on hand and you can replace the penne with any pasta you want.

Provided by Taliesen

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
¼ cup olive oil, divided
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, and return to pot.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic, sun-dried tomatoes and parsley for about 1 minute. Season with red pepper flakes and black pepper. Stir into cooked pasta, along with remaining olive oil. Top with Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.1 calories, Carbohydrate 41.9 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 52.9 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

SPAGHETTI AGLIO E OLIO



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No two spaghetti aglio e olio recipes are alike, but this one is pretty true to the classic method. The key is slowly toasting the garlic slices to a perfect golden-brown in the olive oil. If it's too light, you don't get the full flavor and if it's too dark it gets bitter. My advice? Do it perfectly.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 32m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound uncooked spaghetti
6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
½ cup olive oil
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Steps:

  • 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 12 minutes. Drain and transfer to a pasta bowl.
  • Combine garlic and olive oil 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.
  • Stir red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt into the pasta. Pour in olive oil and garlic, and sprinkle on Italian parsley and half of the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; stir until combined.
  • Serve pasta topped with the remaining Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 754.6 calories, Carbohydrate 87.4 g, Cholesterol 17.6 mg, Fat 34.5 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 354.8 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

SPAGHETTI WITH OIL AND GARLIC (AGLIO E OLIO)



Spaghetti with Oil and Garlic (Aglio e Olio) image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 26m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Kosher salt
1 pound spaghetti
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Pinch red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/2 lemon, zested, optional
Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, optional

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of cold water to a boil over high heat, then salt it generously. Add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally until al dente, tender but not mushy, about 8 minutes.
  • While the pasta cooks, combine the garlic, olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and the red pepper flakes in a large skillet and warm over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the garlic softens and turns golden, about 8 minutes.
  • Drain the pasta in a colander set in the sink, reserving about a 1/4 cup of the cooking water. Add the pasta and the reserved water to the garlic mixture. Mix well. Add the parsley and lemon zest (if using). Adjust seasoning, to taste. Transfer to a large serving bowl or divide amongst 4 to 6 dishes. Serve topped with grated cheese, if desired.

PASTA WITH OLIVE OIL AND GARLIC (AGLIO E OLIO)



Pasta with Olive Oil and Garlic (Aglio e Olio) image

This classic pasta with olive oil and garlic (aka Pasta Aglio e Olio) is easy enough for weeknight meals but classy enough for a date night or entertaining guests!

Provided by Tara Kuczykowski

Categories     Main Dishes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-lb. dried spaghetti
1/3 cup high quality extra virgin olive oil, like Carbonell Cordobesa
8 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup minced fresh flat leaf parsley
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Add the dried spaghetti to a large skillet, and cover the noodles fully with cold water. Add 2 teaspoons of kosher salt to the water. Cook over medium heat until the water begins to boil. Continue to boil for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are pliable but still al dente (slightly underdone). Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining.
  • When the pasta is done cooking, heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large, shallow pot that's large enough to hold the cooked spaghetti noodles. Add the sliced garlic, and cook for 2 minutes or until it is just starting to turn golden brown around the edges. If using the red pepper flakes, add them at this time and cook for 30 seconds more.
  • Carefully add the reserved pasta cooking water to the garlic and olive oil mixture and bring to a boil. And I do mean carefully -- it will spatter. Reduce the heat to a simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Add the drained pasta to the olive oil pasta sauce and toss to coat. Remove from the heat, and season with additional salt (if necessary) and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Toss the pasta with the minced fresh parsley and freshly grated Parmesan, as desired. Serve warm with an extra drizzle of olive oil and additional grated Parmesan cheese on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 9.4 grams fat, Fiber 4.1 grams fiber, Protein 8.2 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1.2 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1.5 cups, Sodium 233.8 milligrams sodium, Sugar 2.0 grams sugar

MIDNIGHT PASTA WITH ROASTED GARLIC, OLIVE OIL AND CHILE



Midnight Pasta With Roasted Garlic, Olive Oil and Chile image

This recipe is a version of aglio e olio pasta, which is often known as midnight pasta because it can be made quickly with a few pantry staples: garlic, olive oil, red-pepper flakes and pasta. This recipe takes a bit more time because it calls for roasting the garlic first, but doing so adds a complex, mellow flavor to the entire dish. If you're a planner, you could even roast a couple of heads of garlic in advance. (Roasted garlic will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks and in the freezer for up to two months.) Add whatever vegetables or proteins look good to you.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, pastas, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large head of garlic
Kosher salt
1/2 cup plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup firmly packed parsley leaves
1 pound spaghetti or other long pasta
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more for garnish
Black pepper
Freshly grated Parmesan, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Cut off the top 1/4 inch of the head of garlic to expose the top of the cloves, then place on a piece of foil, cut-side up. Sprinkle exposed cloves with salt, then drizzle with 1 teaspoon oil. Wrap the garlic in the foil and roast until soft and golden brown, 40 to 50 minutes.
  • When you're ready to make the pasta, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Finely chop the parsley leaves. Add pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta.
  • While the pasta cooks, in a large Dutch oven or skillet, heat the remaining 1/2 cup oil over medium heat. Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves into the oil and cook, breaking them up with your spoon, until very fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the red-pepper flakes and a few generous grinds of pepper. Remove the pan from the heat to infuse the oil while the pasta finishes cooking.
  • When the pasta's done, heat the garlic oil over medium, then add the cooked pasta, 1/2 cup reserved pasta water and the parsley, and simmer, tossing constantly and adding more pasta water as needed, until the pasta is glossed with sauce.
  • Serve with more red-pepper flakes, black pepper and Parmesan.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the pasta will taste. Look for fresh garlic, high-quality olive oil, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. When you add the pasta to the pan, make sure it has enough room to cook evenly. If the pan is too crowded, the pasta will stick together and won't cook properly.
  • Don't overcook the pasta. Pasta is best when it is cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. If you overcook it, it will become mushy and lose its flavor.
  • Add the pasta water to the sauce. The pasta water contains starch, which helps to thicken the sauce and make it more flavorful. Reserve some of the pasta water before you drain the pasta, and then add it to the sauce.
  • Season the pasta to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add grated Parmesan cheese, fresh herbs, or a squeeze of lemon juice.

Conclusion:

This easy pasta with olive oil and garlic is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even as a side dish. It is also a great way to use up leftover pasta. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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