No Fail! 3 Easy Points for Easy Aglio e Olio

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   Let's boil the water!

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   First, bring the water to a boil, then add 1 tablespoon of salt!

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   Now, turn the heat to medium.

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   Spread the pasta out around the edges of the pot and boil over medium heat so as not to burn it.

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   [Point #1] Boil for 2 minutes less than the package instructions.

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   Then, transfer to a frying pan before turning on the heat.

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   Bring it to a boil.

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   Slowly fry the pure olive oil and garlic in the frying pan over low to medium heat until fragrant!

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   Now, once fragrant, add the red chili pepper!

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    Watch out; if you cook the chili peppers for too long, they'll burn!

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    [Point #2] Now, add 1 ladle of the pasta boiling liquid.

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    The reason for this is to not cook the garlic and chili peppers longer than necessary.

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    [Another reason] Now, the sauce will emulsify in the pan.

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    It'll be easier from here on out!

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    [2 minutes before the pasta is done boiling] Take the pasta out early and toss it into the frying pan!

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    Mix it up over low to medium heat.

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    [Point #3] Lastly, turn off the heat, drizzle with the extra virgin olive oil, and mix it well.

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    [Serving] Adjust the taste with salt and pepper while taste-testing, transfer to a plate, and enjoy!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.