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Savor the Best Homemade Pasta: Easy, Fresh, and Fun

Experience the joy of easy, fresh homemade pasta with this delightful Spaghetti Aglio e Olio recipe.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Use high-quality flour for best results.
  • 2 large eggs Substitute with aquafaba for a vegan option.
  • a pinch salt Enhances flavor.
For the Sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic Minced.
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil High-quality for best flavor.
  • to taste red pepper flakes Adjust according to spice preference.
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish.
  • optional to taste Parmesan cheese Omit for vegan option.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Pasta machine
  • Large Pot
  • skillet
  • colander

Method
 

Prepare the Pasta Dough
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt. Create a well in the center, crack in 2 large eggs, and whisk together with a fork, incorporating flour from the edges until a dough forms.
  2. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
Roll Out the Pasta
  1. Divide the dough into four portions. Roll out one portion on a floured surface until it's about 1/16 inch thick.
  2. Cut the rolled sheets into spaghetti shape and repeat with remaining portions.
Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fresh spaghetti and cook for 2-3 minutes until it floats and is al dente. Reserve one cup of pasta water, then drain.
Make the Aglio e Olio Sauce
  1. Heat ½ cup of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and red pepper flakes; sauté for 2-3 minutes until garlic is golden and fragrant.
Combine Pasta with Sauce
  1. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce. Sprinkle in reserved pasta water as needed to achieve a silky consistency.
Finish and Serve
  1. Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley. Optionally, finish with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider adding lemon zest to the sauce.

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