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Sphaghetti Aglio E Olio

Shweta Arora
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ lb spaghetti ,thin or regular
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 12 fat cloves garlic ,thinly sliced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon red chilli flakes or to taste
  • 2 teaspoon dry parsley flakes
  • 1 cup Parmigiano reggiano grated
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Stove top Method

  • In a large vessel bring water to boil , salt it and cook the spaghetti as per package instructions. Once cooked, drain and transfer back into the vessel. Don't wash the spaghetti with water after boiling and draining.
  • While the pasta is cooking - In another pan, add the olive oil, bay leaf and finely sliced garlic ,sprinkle of salt and saute on low heat till garlic turns light brown. Ensure not to cook the garlic on high heat or else it will cause garlic to get a burnt flavor.
  • Turn off the heat and add the Italian seasoning, dry parsley, chili flakes to the oil. Stir so that all is mixed well.
  • Pour the garlic and herb infused oil along with salt and pepper over the cooked spaghetti.
  • Top it with grated Parmigiano Reggiano (reserve some for garnishing). Mix well. 
  • Cover and let it sit and absorb the flavors for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm!!

Instant Pot/Multipot Method

  • Turn on the saute mode on normal and to the pot add the olive oil, bay leaf, finely sliced garlic. Saute until the garlic turns light golden brown. If you think its sticking or burning add tablespoon or two of water.
    The garlic can burn easily so keep a close watch and turn off saute mode when garlic starts turning brown.
  • Turn off the saute mode and add the Italian seasoning, dry parsley, chili flakes to the oil. Stir so that all is mixed well. You can also add the cherry tomatoes at this point.
  • Break the spaghetti in half and layer alternately in criss cross manner.
  • Add 3.5 cups of veg broth or water, salt and pepper to taste. Using a spoon or spatula press down the spaghetti so all is beneath the water. Give it a quick stir. Close the lid.
  • Cook on Manual/Pressure cook mode on HIGH for 5mins followed by Quick Release.
  • Give it a good stir . If there are any spaghetti stuck to each other, seperate using tongs or spatula. If there is excess water, turn on the saute mode until the water is absorbed (stirring intermittently)
  • Last but not least, add the Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. Mix again.
  • Cover and let it sit and absorb the flavors for a few minutes before serving.
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