Any fans of Spaghetti Aglio e Olio?

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December 02, 2020, 02:03 PM

tatortodd

quote:
Originally posted by bald1:
what's not to love?

I saw one recipe that calls for Anchovies. If that's a normal ingredient then that's a deal breaker for me.

I have a garlic intolerence. Looks like a pretty bland recipe without it.

I really like marinara since I'm a tomato gardener, and there are plenty of big flavors so zero or very little garlic doesn't matter.

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December 02, 2020, 02:19 PM

konata88

quote:
Aglio e Olio

I love it. I tend to make it on the spicier side though. And with extra garlic.

I prefer angel hair over spaghetti too.

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December 02, 2020, 02:22 PM

Mutiny

Yes! extra garlic for me please.

December 02, 2020, 02:31 PM

smschulz

ABSOLUTELY love it!

December 02, 2020, 02:33 PM

bald1

quote:
Originally posted by konata88:
quote:
Aglio e Olio

I love it. I tend to make it on the spicier side though. And with extra garlic.

I prefer angel hair over spaghetti too.

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For those who are curious, here's one of many decent recipes on the net:
https://www.thespruceeats.com/...e-olio-recipe-101815

December 02, 2020, 02:33 PM

ggile

Big fan here!

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December 02, 2020, 02:36 PM

Oat_Action_Man

Made it just the other night!

December 02, 2020, 02:38 PM

oddball

It has been a staple in our household for decades, really since college. We still have it as a side dish at least twice a month, sometimes more. Ours is basic; virgin olive oil, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, good Italian spaghetti, salt, pepper, and a little bit of parmesan individually.

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December 02, 2020, 02:56 PM

mark60

Yes please. A little extra garlic and maybe even a few chopped walnuts in there too.

December 02, 2020, 03:35 PM

smschulz

Another good one Spaghetti Carbonara but it MUST be made with Guanciale and Pecorino Romano Cheese.
A little harder to make but oh so good.

December 02, 2020, 03:40 PM

flashguy

I wouldn't care for it (hate garlic and cheese) but apparently Kenzi Blye and Martin Deeks are fond of it (heard them rave about it in an NCIS: Los Angeles episode).

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December 02, 2020, 03:44 PM

SPWAMike0317

Years ago there was a little place in Kennett Square, PA that made a version with black olives and anchovies. AWESOME. The place is long closed but the dish lives on at my house.

December 02, 2020, 04:11 PM

orion5

Grew up with plentiful, cheap food. Was a staple in our house. Lots of chicken wings, too! Still make it to this day.

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December 02, 2020, 04:34 PM

konata88

quote:
Originally posted by bald1:
quote:
Originally posted by konata88:
quote:
Aglio e Olio

I love it. I tend to make it on the spicier side though. And with extra garlic.

I prefer angel hair over spaghetti too.

Ah now, a man after my own heart. That's the only way to fly!

For those who are curious, here's one of many decent recipes on the net:
https://www.thespruceeats.com/...e-olio-recipe-101815

We'd probably both use top shelf EVOO (I prefer arbequina / ascolano).

BTW, I add some sugar to complement both the chili and the garlic even though most recipes don't call for it.

And of course a good parma cheese. I usually use a copper kettle parma available in the local market.

Hmmm, what's for dinner tonight.....

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December 02, 2020, 05:21 PM

G-Man

Love it with some grilled chicken!

December 02, 2020, 05:26 PM

oddball

^^^^^^^^^^

We usually have grilled Italian sausages and peppers with Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

December 02, 2020, 06:54 PM

corsair

It's amazing the simplicity for these type of dishes.

My pasta go-to is usually one of the Big-4 Roman dishes, as the ingredients are largely inter-connected but, once in a while, I'll go for some simple aglio e'olio.