The beauty of Italian cuisine often lies hidden in plain sight: simplicity. A humble favorite, Spaghetti Aglio E Oglio is quintessential Italian fast food. Highlighting fresh, quality ingredients, Spaghetti aglio e oglio offers bold flavors in a matter of minutes. Ready in just 20 minutes, Spaghetti aglio e oglio is quick, delicious and deeply satisfying.

SPAGHETTI AGLIO E OGLIO

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook for 6 minutes.
2. After pasta has been cooking for about 3 minutes, add garlic and 2 Tbsp of Garlic Olive Oil to pan and heat over medium heat for 3 minutes.
3. Using a pasta fork or spider strainer, add Spaghetti directly to pan (do not rinse) and mix with garlic and oil for 1-2 minutes. Add a tablespoon of the remaining pasta water to thicken the sauce up a little.
4. Sprinkle pasta with Aglio E Oglio Blend and salt, ensuring to cover all of the pasta. Mix well.
5. Optional: Add Stuffed Chili Peppers and mix together for 1 minute (or simply serve the Peppers on the side).
6. Finish with a drizzle of Garlic Olive Oil, fresh parsley and optional cheese. 
7. Mangiamo.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. What is Aglio e Oglio?
   
   Directly translated into "garlic and oil", this dish is exactly that. The key is using a high quality extra virgin olive oil and our fragrant blend of garlic, parsley and chili peppers. 
   
2. Where is Aglio e Oglio from? 
   
   Hailing from Naples, aglio e oglio pasta offers a quintessential peak into  Naples. Using inexpensive pantry staples, this dish comes together quickly to feed a family without compromising on an ounce of flavor. 
   
3. Can I use another shape of pasta for my aglio e oglio?
   
   Yes! You can use any shape you'd like. While spaghetti is traditional, linguine, bucatini, or even casarecce are great options for this quick and delicious dish. 

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