What is aglio e olio?
Aglio e olio · Italian
Spaghetti tossed with garlic gently fried in olive oil, plus chili flakes and parsley. Simple and late-night famous.
What it tastes like
Garlicky, slick with good oil and a little spicy, with toasty garlic bits. Minimal but very satisfying.
Where you’ll see it
Italian pasta lists, often as spaghetti aglio, olio e peperoncino, sometimes with breadcrumbs or anchovy.
Related words
- alle vongole
- cacio e pepe
- arrabbiata