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Espaguetis al Ajo María (Garlic Spaghetti)
A super easy and delicious recipe for spaghetti with garlic, olive oil, and parsley. The spaghetti is cooked until al dente, and then finished in a flavorful garlic sauce made with olive oil and water, ensuring a rich and aromatic dish. This recipe is quick to prepare and perfect for a simple yet satisfying meal.
#Pasta
#Easy
#Garlic
#Vegetarian
#Spanish
#Quick
#Olive Oil
Preparing the fragrant garlic sauce
Recipe Information
5m
Prep Time
18m
Cook Time
23m
Total Time
2
Servings
Easy
Spanish
Spanish
Nutrition (per serving)
620
Calories
13g
Protein
70g
Carbs
31g
Fat
Mixing spaghetti with the aromatic garlic sauce
Ingredients
Servings: 2
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Freshly plated Espaguetis al Ajo María
Instructions
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- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente, typically 8 minutes. Drain the spaghetti, reserving some pasta water.8m
Preview8mPreviewBring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente, typically 8 minutes. Drain the spaghetti, reserving some pasta water. - While the spaghetti cooks, peel and finely chop or thinly slice the head of garlic.1m
Preview1mPreviewWhile the spaghetti cooks, peel and finely chop or thinly slice the head of garlic. - Wash and finely chop the fresh parsley.1m
Preview1mPreviewWash and finely chop the fresh parsley. - In a large pan or skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the chopped garlic and sauté gently until fragrant and lightly golden, being careful not to burn it.2m
Preview2mPreviewIn a large pan or skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the chopped garlic and sauté gently until fragrant and lightly golden, being careful not to burn it. - Pour in 350ml of water into the pan with the garlic and olive oil. Bring to a gentle simmer and let it cook for about 5 minutes, allowing the garlic to soften and the flavors to meld, creating the 'ajo maría' base.5mPreview5mPreviewPour in 350ml of water into the pan with the garlic and olive oil. Bring to a gentle simmer and let it cook for about 5 minutes, allowing the garlic to soften and the flavors to meld, creating the 'ajo maría' base.
- Add the drained spaghetti directly into the pan with the garlic sauce. Toss to combine thoroughly and continue to cook for 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the spaghetti to absorb the sauce and finish cooking.3mPreview3mPreviewAdd the drained spaghetti directly into the pan with the garlic sauce. Toss to combine thoroughly and continue to cook for 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the spaghetti to absorb the sauce and finish cooking.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in most of the fresh chopped parsley, reserving a little for garnish.0m
Preview0mPreviewRemove the pan from the heat. Stir in most of the fresh chopped parsley, reserving a little for garnish. - Serve immediately, garnished with the remaining fresh parsley. Enjoy this simple and incredibly flavorful Espaguetis al Ajo María!0m
Preview0mPreviewServe immediately, garnished with the remaining fresh parsley. Enjoy this simple and incredibly flavorful Espaguetis al Ajo María!
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