Aglio e olio (garlic and oil)

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Recipe by Claire Brookman

Photography by Andrew Young

• Ingredients
• Nutrition

• 375g dried spaghettini
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 5 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon dried chilli flakes (optional)
• Grated parmesan (or vegetarian hard cheese) and finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, to serve
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• Method
• Notes

1. Step 1
   Cook pasta in a saucepan of boiling salted water, following packet directions until tender. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup liquid.
2. Step 2
   Heat oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over medium-low heat. Add garlic and chilli, if using. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until fragrant. Add pasta and reserved cooking liquid. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing, for 1 to 2 minutes or until combined and heated through. Serve sprinkled with parmesan and parsley.