Spaghetti Olio

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 16

Delicious Spaghetti Olio recipe for your dinner

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

5 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	16 ounces spaghettini
	3/4 cup butter , divided
	2 cloves garlic , minced
	ground black pepper to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

570

Sugar

Fat

42g

Spaghetti Olio, also known as Spaghetti Aglio e Olio, is a traditional Italian dish that originated in Naples. It is a simple and flavorful recipe that consists of spaghetti tossed with butter, garlic, and black pepper. This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, as it requires minimal ingredients and can be made in under 30 minutes. While not the most nutritious meal, this recipe is a delicious treat that can be enjoyed on occasion.

Instructions

1.	Cook spaghetti in a large pot of salted water.
2.	In a skillet, heat 1/2 cup of butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
3.	Drain spaghetti and add it to the garlic butter.
4.	Toss spaghetti in butter and garlic until well coated. Continue cooking on low heat for 1-2 minutes.
5.	Serve hot with black pepper sprinkled on top.

PROS

Spaghetti Olio is a quick and easy recipe that can be made in under 30 minutes.

It is a simple and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner.

It requires minimal ingredients and is budget-friendly.

CONS

This dish is high in calories and fat due to the amount of butter used.

It is not a particularly nutritious meal as it lacks vegetables and protein.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish is not particularly healthy, garlic has been linked to providing numerous health benefits.
It has been shown to support heart health and has antibacterial and antiviral properties.