How to Make the Most Tasty SPAGHETTI AGLIO e OLIO Ever

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and lower in calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is heart-healthy.

Chop parsley and red chili pepper into small pieces.

Boil a large pot of water and add 1 tablespoon of sea salt.

Cook spaghetti in boiling water for 12 minutes for al dente.

In a hot frying pan, add a splash of water (about 2 tablespoons) to prevent garlic from burning.

Crush garlic and add to the pan with the splash of water.

Add chopped red chili pepper to the pan and stir.

Cook garlic and chili on medium heat until garlic is golden, avoiding burning.

Reserve some pasta water before draining spaghetti.

Add drained spaghetti to the frying pan with garlic and chili.

Create an emulsion by mixing pasta water with olive oil and other ingredients in the pan.

Toss spaghetti in the pan to combine with the sauce, adding more pasta water if needed to achieve a creamy texture.

Finish with additional olive oil and parsley before serving.

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