Aglio E Olio Recipe

Name: Aglio E Olio
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb penne (uncooked) or 1 lb rotini pasta (uncooked); 3 teaspoons salt; 1/2 cup water; 7 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided; 4 tablespoons garlic, divided; 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup celery leaves; 1 tablespoon capers; 1/2 small green pepper, chopped; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice or 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 cup parmesan-romano cheese mix; salt and black pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb penne (uncooked) or 1 lb rotini pasta (uncooked)
3 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup water
7 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
4 tablespoons garlic, divided
1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1/4 cup celery leaves
1 tablespoon capers
1/2 small green pepper, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice or 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 cup parmesan-romano cheese mix
salt and black pepper

1
Bring about 5 quarts of water to a boil with 3 teaspoons salt; add in the pasta and cook only until firm-tender; drain but RESERVE 1/2 cup pasta water.
2
Start this when you are boiling the pasta; Heat about 4 tablespoons olive oil over medium-low heat in a skillet.
3
Add in 3 tablespoons garlic and about 1/2 teaspoon salt with black pepper to taste; saute stirring often until the garlic is light brown (about 6-8 minutes).
4
Remove from heat and stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon minced garlic, green peepers, crushed red pepper flakes, celery leaves, capers, onion powder, lemon or lime juice and about 2 tablespoons of pasta cooking water; mix to combine.
5
Transfer the drained pasta to a large serving bowl; toss with remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil and the remaining reserved cooking water.
6
Add in the garlic mixture; toss well to combine.
7
Season with more black pepper and salt to serve immediately with grated Parmesan cheese.

735

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb penne (uncooked) or 1 lb rotini pasta (uncooked), 3 teaspoons salt, 1/2 cup water, 7 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided, and more.

Yes, Aglio E Olio falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Aglio E Olio

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