Aglio e Olio (Garlic and Oil Sauce) Recipe
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- Yield:makes 1/3 cup
- Active time: 15 minutes
- Total time:15 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 6 medium cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt, to taste
Directions
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1.
Place oil and garlic in a medium saucepan over medium heat. When bubbles start to form around garlic, reduce heat to medium-low and cook until garlic starts to lightly brown.
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2.
Stir in red pepper flakes, remove from heat, and let cool for 5 minutes. Season with salt to taste and use immediately on freshly cooked pasta.