Pasta

What is Aglio e olio?

Pronounced /AH-lyoh eh OH-lyoh/

Definition

Aglio e olio is spaghetti tossed with garlic gently cooked in olive oil, often with chili and parsley.

Garlic should turn pale gold, not brown, or it turns bitter.

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