AGLIO E OLIO ALLA FREMONT

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When my family moved away from Seattle, one of the things we missed the most was a pasta dish from one of our favorite restaurants. I worked to recreate it from a number of similar recipes, but it required some improvisation because there's nothing like it. The garlic is an integral part, and if you love the stuff, you can dial it up to a full bunch. The true Roman-style is without grated Parmesan on top, but if you love the stuff, it's fine with as well.

Provided by Patrick Lipo

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup hazelnuts
½ pound spaghetti
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed
2 jarred pepperoncini peppers, sliced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, sliced
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
¼ cup Marsala wine
8 large Kalamata olives

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread hazelnuts onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until hazelnuts become fragrant, about 10 minutes. Allow hazelnuts to cool completely on baking sheet. Rub cooled hazelnuts between your palms to remove the bitter paper-like skins. Transfer hazelnuts to a resealable bag and close. Crush nuts using a rolling pin.
  • 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, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain.
  • Pour enough olive oil into a skillet over medium heat to coat the bottom; cook and stir pepperoncini peppers and garlic in the hot oil until garlic is golden, about 3 minutes. Add sun-dried tomatoes, hazelnuts, and anchovy paste; cook and stir until warmed, about 2 minutes.
  • Transfer spaghetti to the hazelnut mixture; add Marsala wine. Toss mixture in skillet over medium heat until evenly combined and wine is slightly evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes. Split spaghetti mixture onto 2 plates; top with olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1107.5 calories, Carbohydrate 102.4 g, Cholesterol 1.3 mg, Fat 65.7 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 21.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 1194.2 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

Abu Yosuf
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Overall, this is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover pasta.


Ahmed Zakaria Menyaoui
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This recipe is a bit too simple for my taste. I would have liked more flavor.


Brandon Joeseph Wysocki
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I'm not a huge fan of pasta, but I really enjoyed this dish. The flavors were amazing.


Fre drick
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This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick, easy, and delicious.


Che Precious
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can add different vegetables, proteins, and cheeses to create a different dish every time.


Rakib Hasan
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This is my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's always a hit with my family.


Londeka Dube
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. It's a great way to use up leftover pasta.


levels254 Mwaus. k
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I'm new to cooking and this recipe was perfect for me. It's simple and straightforward, and the results were delicious.


Zanayia Madison
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I made this dish for a dinner party and everyone loved it! It's a great recipe for entertaining.


Foryou Khan
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I love that it's a one-pot meal.


NAMATOVU OLIVER
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


Tayyab Ijaz
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I thought this recipe was a little bland. I would have liked more garlic and maybe some red pepper flakes.


HENRY TECHNICAL
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I'm not a huge fan of garlic, but I still enjoyed this dish. The flavors were well-balanced and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Shahin Biswas
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This recipe is a great base for adding other ingredients. I like to add some roasted vegetables or grilled chicken.


Alice Perez
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I added some shrimp to this recipe and it was delicious! Highly recommend.


Lara Manson
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Ayan Azeem
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I've never had aglio e olio before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's amazing!


Princess Changate
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I made this last night and it was a hit! My family loved it.


Tiger Tiger
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This dish is so simple, yet so delicious! Thanks for the recipe, it's a keeper!