Ina Garten's Spaghetti Aglio e Olio Leaves Italian Chef Speechless!

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.

Cook spaghetti in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain and reserve 1 1/2 cups of pasta water.

Slice 8 cloves of garlic thinly.

Heat 1/3 cup of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add sliced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 2 minutes until it starts to color but not brown.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the skillet and stir.

Add 1 1/2 cups of reserved pasta water to the skillet and stir to combine.

Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss to combine with the garlic oil and pasta water.

Season with salt to taste and cook for about 5 minutes, allowing the garlic to soften and flavors to meld.

Stir in 1/2 cup of chopped fresh parsley before serving.

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