This simple and delicious Italian dish is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Learn how to make spaghetti aglio e olio with just a few ingredients and enjoy a flavorful sizzle in every bite.
You can make this oil 1 of 2 ways. See both below.
Toasted Garlic
Place all herbs and spices in a shallow bowl.
3 teaspoons Fresh Parsley, 3 teaspoons Fresh Oregano, 1 ½ teaspoon Fresh Rosemary, 4 teaspoons Fresh Basil, 2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes, 2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
In a very small saucepan (I use my butter warmer) heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic once shimmering. Watch it so closely as garlic browns quickly.
2/3 Cup Olive Oil, 8 Cloves Garlic
Pour the hot oil and garlic over the top of the herbs and spices and stir thoroughly. Drizzle in some balsamic vinegar and sprinkle salt on top.
Balsamic Vinegar, 2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
Place the cooked spaghetti in a large serving bowl. Pour the hot oil over the pasta and toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.
1-2 Tablespoons Parmesan
Fresh Garlic
Place all herbs, garlic and spices in a shallow bowl.
Heat the oil over medium heat until shimmering. Quickly pour the hot oil over the herbs, and wait a second then add a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. Top with salt.
Place the cooked spaghetti in a large serving bowl. Pour the hot oil over the pasta and toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.