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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » International » Italian » Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti Aglio E Olio

    Published: Apr 28, 2019 | Last Updated On: Jun 5, 2020 by Neha Mathur

    Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti Aglio E Olio

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    Garlic Shrimp Pasta Aglio E Olio is one of the simplest pasta recipe ever yet one of the most delicious. Try this 4 ingredient recipe and make the best pasta dish ever. #Italian #Spaghetti #Dinner #Recipes

    Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti Aglio E Olio is one of the simplest pasta recipes ever yet one of the most delicious. Try this 4 ingredients under a 30-minute recipe and make the best pasta dish ever. Serve this garlicky pasta with some crusty bread and wine for a lovely meal. Here is a step by step recipe of how to make Pasta Aglio Olio Recipe.

    Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti Aglio E Olio served in a bowl

    Sometimes the simplest of things are the best and this Pasta Aglio E Olio is the best pasta you can ever make.

    The best part is that it needs only 2-3 ingredients to pull it together.

    I made it for dinner yesterday and the pan was mopped clean in no time. Do try it at home and let me know how it turned out.

    About This Recipe

    It is a simple pasta dish from Naples region in Italy where Spaghetti pasta is sautéed in olive oil and garlic.

    It is very lightly flavored with red chilli flakes and herbs like parsley.

    You can add some grated Parmesan Cheese to your pasta if you wish to.

    I always add some cheese because I just love that umami in my pasta.

    How to pronounce it?

    Check this link to learn to pronounce Pasta Aglio e Olio.

    Process

    To make Garlic Shrimp Pasta Aglio Olio, heat water in a large pot. Bring the water to a boil and add salt to it.

    Add pasta in the salted water and cook till Al Dente. Reserve ½ cup cooking water and drain the rest.

    Heat extra virgin olive oil in a  pan on high heat. Add the garlic and fry until lightly browned. Add shrimps and crushed red pepper flakes and the reserved water.

    Now add the cooked pasta and parsley and toss well.

    Remove the pan from heat and add the grated Parmesan cheese if you wish to. And the pasta is ready to serve. Easy right?

    Pro Tips by Neha

    Use the water from boiling the pasta to thin the sauce. It has starch from the pasta and adds on to the flavor and texture.

    Adding parmesan is optional. In fact, it’s not added traditionally. So skip it you want a lighter version. I personally love it in my recipe and so never skip it.

    This recipe uses just 2-3 ingredients, so make sure they are the best. It will make a difference in the taste.

    Ideally, pasta should be cooked Al Dente which means it is still firm when bitten. However, I like my pasta slightly overcooked.

    I cook it for an extra minute to suit my taste.

    Make the pasta just before you want to serve it. This recipe tastes best when served immediately.

    Variations

    Add crispy Bacon to the pasta instead of Shrimp to make Bacon Pasta Aglio E Olio.

    You can add spring onion greens to the pasta instead of parsley for a different flavor.

    Add vegetables like broccoli, zucchini, fennel, mushroom, asparagus, or meats like chicken, shrimps, fish, etc to this pasta.

    To add a nice crunch in the pasta, you can add roasted nuts like hazelnut, pine nut, walnuts, or pecans.

    To make it with chicken, use boiled and shredded chicken. You can shredded grilled chicken too.

    Kale also goes very well in this pasta. Blanch the kale before adding it in the oil.

    How to make Olio e Peperoncino?

    Peperoncino means red pepper in Italian. You can add some chopped hot red peppers along with garlic for a spicy kick. 

    “Peperoncino (Italian: [peperonˈtʃiːno]; plural peperoncini [-ni]; sometimes spelled pepperoncino or pepperoncini in English) is the generic Italian name for hot chilli peppers, specifically the cultivars of the species Capsicum annuum and Capsicum frutescens. The sweet pepper is called peperone (plural peperoni) in Italian.” – Source

    How to make Aglio Olio e Pangrattato?

    Pangrattato is Italian for Breadcrumbs.

    You can make a variation of this pasta by topping it with breadcrumbs just before serving.

    Make flavored breadcrumbs like lemon or parsley for added flavor.

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    Step by Step Recipe

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 2 tablespoon salt to it. When the water, starts to boil, add pasta to it and cook until the pasta is just cooked.

    Spaghetti added in salted water in a pan

    While the pasta is cooking, heat Extra Virgin Olive oil in a  pan.

    Extra Virgin Olive oil heating in a pan

    Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds.

    Garlic added in the pan

    Add shrimps and red chilli flakes and cook for 30 seconds.

    Shrimps and red chilli flakes added in the pan

    Now add ¼ cup of water from the boiling pasta in the pan and cook for another 2 minutes.

    Water from boiling the pasta added in the pan

    Drain the spaghetti and add it in the pan along with parsley and toss well.

    Cooked pasta and parsley added in the pan

    Remove the pan from heat and add the parmesan cheese. Serve hot.

    Oarmesan cheese added in the pasta

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    Garlic Shrimp Pasta Aglio E Olio is one of the simplest pasta recipe ever yet one of the most delicious. Try this 4 ingredient recipe and make the best pasta dish ever. Here is a step by step recipe to make it.

    Garlic Shrimp Pasta Aglio E Olio Recipe

    Garlic Shrimp Pasta Aglio E Olio is one of the simplest pasta recipe ever yet one of the most delicious. Try this 4 ingredient recipe and make the best pasta dish ever. Here is a step by step recipe to make it.
    4.39 from 18 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 466kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Ingredients 

    • 300 g Spaghetti
    • 4 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    • 2 teaspoon Garlic (Minced)
    • 8-10 Shrimps (Cleaned)
    • ½ teaspoon Red Chilli Flakes
    • 2 tablespoon Parsley (Chopped)
    • 50 g Parmesan Cheese (Grated)
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    Instructions

    • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
    • Add 2 tablespoon salt to it.
    • When the water, starts to boil, add pasta to it and cook until the pasta is just cooked.
    • While the pasta is cooking, heat Extra Virgin Olive oil in a pan.
    • Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
    • Add shrimps and red chilli flakes and cook for 30 seconds.
    • Now add ½ cup of water from the boiling pasta in the pan and cook for another 2 minutes.
    • Drain the spaghetti and add it in the pan along with parsley and toss well.
    • Remove the pan from heat and add the parmesan cheese.
    • Serve hot.

    Notes

    I personally like slightly overcooked pasta and so I cook it for one extra minute.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 466kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 303mg | Potassium: 198mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 330IU | Vitamin C: 3.5mg | Calcium: 186mg | Iron: 1.5mg
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    1. Melissa Griffiths

      February 21, 2018 at 12:34 am

      So easy! This is a perfect quick, week night meal!

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        February 21, 2018 at 3:44 am

        Thnx Melissa 🙂

        Reply
    2. Amy P.

      October 11, 2019 at 12:41 am

      5 stars
      Excellent recipe….. easy and delicious… make this for my family all the time!

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        October 11, 2019 at 2:42 am

        Thanks a lot 🙂

        Reply
    3. p hudson

      April 02, 2020 at 1:37 am

      I was very pleasantly surprised to find a dish so easy that tasted this good. This will definitely be one of my new “go-to” meals. Tha is for sharing.

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        April 02, 2020 at 2:11 am

        Happy to hear this 🙂

        Reply
    4. snookie

      August 30, 2020 at 10:11 pm

      5 stars
      This is the best!

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        August 31, 2020 at 4:50 pm

        Thanks

        Reply

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