Linguine Aglio Olio (Garlic & Oil)

By ddma_34d

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup fruity olive oil
• 2 - 3 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 small peperoncino , crumbed , or 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
• 1/3 cup fresh flat leaf parsley
• 1 pound linguine
• salt

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Pour the olive oil in large skillet. Add the garlic and peperoncino and cook , stirring , over medium - low heat for 3 minutes , or until the garlic is lightly golden. Stir in the parsley and turn off the heat.

Meanwhile , bring at least 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot . Add the pasta and salt to taste. Cook , stirring frequently , until the pasta is al dente, tender yet firm to the bite.

Set aside a cup of the cooking water. Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the garlic . Cook over medium heat , tossing until the pasta is well coated with the sauce . Add a little of the reserved cooking water if the pasta seems dry . serve immediately.