Spaghetti Aglio E Olio: 5 Ingredient Pasta Recipe! 

I'm Italian and this recipe is perfect! But... I've a very good alternative: insteda of Parmisan you can toast some bread crumbs in a pan and put them in the pasta. Trust Me!

Always a bit nervous too when making Italian recipes. Super proud of your dish even though that's only a frenchman speaking here haha

European: It’s so spicy Asian: 😂

Another way to do it is putting your pasta directly into the pan where you've got your sauce, skip straining entirely, and then add half a cup to a full cup of the pasta water into it. This takes a little longer but as you boil out some of the water the starch in it will combine with your olive oil and garlic to make a really nice creamy consistency. Doing it this way is fine but I find it makes the sauce a little too thin.

Please do keep making simple pasta recipes because there is nothing better than something that is quick but also delicious 🤷‍♂️

It's easy to forget all the work that's behind making the different ingredients. To us, it may seem like an increadibly simple recipe. But theres so much work behind making the perfect parmesan cheese and some good quality olive oil. "Simple" dishes like this makes you appreciate that even more. One of my favorites! Good job, Donald.

That "5 table spoons" of olive oil is almost as much as Gordon Ramsay's "touch of olive oil"

Finally someone in a recipe who serves a generous amount of pasta on a dish. You can never have enough spaghetti :)

DONAL! HOW?! How can you eat something so steaming hot and not take a moment to scream in pain?!

well done mate! almost perfect! :) Only little thing I would suggest is to toss the pasta into the pan with the oil, and not into the pot. The thing is that you drain the pasta even earlier than al-dente, and then toss it into the oil, add a ladle of water, then throw in the parmesan and cook the pasta in there for a couple of minutes, flipping until the water is absorbed and the starch has made a cream with the oil. then add the parsley and serve. ;)

I’m from Singapore and I just love this dish as it is super duper easy to prepare!! Plus, i will add alot like alottt of mozarella and parmesan even when I am pregnant, this is my to go meals!

The best thing about your recipes are their simplicity and how quick they are to make

Just did this with ingredients straight out of Italy! My parents were on vacation there and brought a lot of stuff like pasta, olive oil and parmesan cheese. It was soooooo delicious, I enjoyed every second

Donal's thumbnails are more attractive than I'll ever be

This video got me out of an extended eating-out slump. Despite my abysmal cooking skills, I pulled this off and I'm even enjoying it as I type this comment. Thanks so much for putting together this video!

That is definitely *not* 5-6 Tbsp of olive oil, it's more close to 2/3 of a cup, if not more 😅 Perfect amount though, this dish is well worth it!

I tried this and it was Delicious! Surprising especially with so few ingredients.

Great job! I am Italian and that is the purest recipe. I like to add some fresh cracked black pepper and some fresh basil along with the parsley.

Why am I watching this when u can’t even buy pasta at the shops at the moment 😩

if anyone was wondering ma’am this was so good i cooked a smaller portion and i added croutons when i served it but WOW and the parsley and chilli flakes add so much flavour

This is why I can't go low carb.

I'm italian and you rock this recipe ! also the pronunciation is ok :) good job

When I used to work a closing shift that ended at midnight, I would always make this because if you time it right you can cook the whole thing in 15 min, and it's DELICIOUS. It's basically a garlic bread pasta.

This has way more flavor than u would think! It’s delicious! I added some lemon zest to the oil as well. So good!

I'm just here for the Angry Italians.

This looks so fresh, simple and delicious. I has something like this once and it was so good. I never forgot the person who taught me how to make it.

I'm half Sicilian and half Irish do this is magnificent to see. Aglio Olio is my absolute pasta dish My Mom and all my aunts made this pasta. It was always heavenly.

Just make it exactly as he says 😀. That’s the perfect way. He is one of the guy who is has been rated by all those Italians and Mexicans towards making the best spaghetti!!! Making this for 3 years every week one time. My daughters eat it as I made it for the first time every time. Thank you Donal!!!

Why do people get their panties in a twist about someone's cooking. Cooking is like painting, there's no right or wrong way. All the greatest chefs in the world got there by bending the rules and crossing bouderies. Get over yourselves.

My Mama and Daddy loved to make this. Their secret ingredient was a small amount of minced anchovies. It was heavenly!

Add some lemon juice to take it to the next level. Also adding a tiny bit of oyster sauce adds umami. A couple of my PERSONAL preferences on an Italian classic.

Just made this and it was excellent. After draining the pasta water, I immediately put in some baby spinach and tossed. The residual heat would cook them just a little while retaining the nutrients. I also added a deboned chicken thigh for a complete one dish meal.

Dear Donal, (I'm italian) if you want the real spaghetti aglio olio (e peperoncino), you just have to take out that parmesan. No parmesan. Otherwise it's a completely different dish. This has to stay greasy with oil, not cheese. Obviously then, everyone is entitled to his own pesonal version...I sometimes put capers in it! And some other times I like to play with consistency and put some breadcrumbs at the very last, tossing everything together in the pan for a few seconds. Some other times I add 1 sliced cherry tomato just to give it some colour. And so on...;)

literally one of my favorite pastas that I always love eating and it's not too hard to cook. I love the simple and flavorful taste this dish has. it has a nice salt flavor that isn't overpowering and it's pretty filling too.

Hi, this recipe is so simple and yet so tasty. I have added an Asian twist to your recipe. I added some deep fried shallots to mix with the spaghetti. OMG, it's so good ! Thank you so much for a wonderful and simple recipe. Greetings from Singapore.

I know this is a 3 years old video, but for any new watchers, I found adding squirts of lemon compliments this recipe very well. Was delicious!

Omg , I was looking for simple pasta recipes and this came up! I tried it and it was extremely delicious... so simple, so quick, so delicious..👍🏻

Such a simple and delicious recipe. Perfect for a quick lunch in minutes if your in a rush for time.

So happy this was in my recommended this morning. Just made it and eating it for lunch right now 😊

I thought I was the only one that eats the food immediately after removing it from the fire. This dish looks so good. Two thumbs up for the chef

Donal eating the pasta made my day :)

This looks yummy, Donal! It's really funny to see many comments going "I'm Italian and you did a good job this time, but personally I would not add that though"

ive tried this recipe and i add shrimps to my aglio olio AND IT IS SOOOOO DELICIOUS 😍😍😍😍 tq for the recipe!!

I am Italian American from NY. My grandmas from Italy taught me to make this dish. It has been a staple all my life. Never ever use cheese on this dish. Everything else you did was wonderful.

That garlic chopping has made me fall in love with you!!

namjoon made this, I’m inspired

ahhhh this looks so easy and yummy!!!

Why am I blushing when watching how to make pasta?

First time I cooked something ever (except for an egg) and it really is that simple and very tasty! Thank you chef.

This stuff is seriously addictive, my faivorite meal , i would try a 50/50 pecorino and parmesan mix , its amazing.

Some of the best recipes are those that have not more then 2-3 ingredients and they have become classical signature plates and Aglio and Olio is one of them...That's the beauty of Italian Recipes...Viva Italia..." Home "

Coming from a Northern Italian family, Excellent!! Excellent!! Excellent!! Perfect !! The best type of spaghetti recipe in the world!! You can add just about anything in like, broccoli, shrimp, sausage etc !! Thank you for posting this!! Great job!!

I'm so gonna try this, I can almost smell the garlic and the parsley through my screen 🤤 good one Donal!

RM encouraged me to learn the recipe... ☺💜

Perfect simple recipe. It has a fresh, healthy taste. Thank you

I really enjoy this dish, and I have a slightly different technique that I like to use. Personally, I tend to add a bit more garlic when I’m cooking the whole pot of pasta since it’s the star of "Aglio E Olio." When it comes to putting everything together, I see it as an art form. After the garlic reaches that perfect golden-brown color and soft texture, I remove it from the heat to ensures it stays soft and flavorful without turning bitter, which can happen if it overcooks. Then, I add the parsley, allowing it to infuse gently with the garlic and oil. A little pasta water helps to create a beautiful emulsion, which is key to getting that silky sauce that clings to every strand of pasta. Finaly gradually adding the pasta to the pan lets everything come together beautifully, ensuring that every bite is well-coated with that garlicky, oily goodness. Lastly, I enjoy adding fresh chili, giving the dish a fresh kick without overpowering the other flavors.

This is simply delicious. I tried it at home and everyone loved it. It is such a simple recipe but delicious. Thank you Donald. Am learning how to cook by watching your videos.

Good show, Donal! This is the first proper dinner I learned to cook, some 30+ years ago, and I still make mine exactly as you did. Served with a respectable dinner salad and a glass of wine, it is a meal impressive enough to earn a young bachelor an affectionate goodnight kiss. Thanx

Elegante simplicity ......honesty.. passionate about the nuances of flavors

WAAAAY more garlic! And I chop it roughly. Probably about 5 cloves. But then again, that's when I'm cooking 16oz of pasta. And yes. Freshly grated Parmesan Reggiano is mandatory! And OMG. It's to die for!!!

I just made this for dinner! Perfect for a Friday night, quick and delicious! I love the heat from the chilli flakes Donal! ♥

Hey chef ! I love your recipes for their simplicity. And I love the fact that you are so bubbling with enthusiasm. Keep it up 😊

I fix this at least once a week. Sometimes I add capers and olives to the oil. Delicious!!!!!!

Made my most successful authentic aglio e olio today. Even though i crushed the garlic and didnt cook it, it was cooked by the very hot spaghetti and pasta water being added to it I make a fantastic inauthentic one with chipotle chilli and smoked paprika, it has such an amazing heaviness to the flavour. As pesudo vegan we top it with yeast flakes instead of parmesan, which is of course, optional.

This is the BEST RECIPE for this spaghetti I've ever made. Thank you!

I make this all the time, my mom used to call this a depression meal. Love it. Simple.

Hey I am from India & I made it today with bread crumbs..... It was heavenly & so so easy ..... Loved it... Thanks for such a simple & authentic recipe... ❤️

My nonna used to make me this the same way but used to add anchovies, black olives and a few capers it was unreal 👌🏽

My favourite! Glad you added chilli; I use fresh chilli and also anchovy at times. YUM!

I started off watching movie trailers and then NBA videos and then now I end up on a Spaghetti video and now I'm hungry.

Dude you are objectively THE BEST COOK ON THE PLANET

Tried this today and it came out well. Everyone in family loved it.

Your pasta dishes are the best! ❤

I looked this up because Min Yoongi is always making this for the guys! Then Namjoon said yesterday he made it on his own! Yay Joon! Definitely gonna try! Wish I had exact amounts tho. Lol.

i was skeptical about the part of just pouring the garlic oil into the pot of pasta without actually cooking the pasta with the oil over the stove. but wow i tried this recipe and its REALLY GOOD!!! 10/10 would recommend

I went full on and I cooked the garlic a little bit longer as it was turning golden I threw the pasta and chilli's in to the hot oil and garlic. Tossed it about with a bit of grado padano and fresh parsely. No pasta water needed. It's a quick one. It's a good one. The midnight pasta. I'd take this over a kebab every day of the week. Good recipe chef.

You can put also things like artichokes, olives, dried tomatoes and avocado in and I promise you it is going to taste even better!

We had this for supper tonight-I love it!!

This was very visually pleasing to watch.... the pasta looked good too

Looks absolutely scrumptious I love the addition of the chili flakes I think for myself I might add a few cherry tomatoes cut in half just to the plate not in the pot

First of, no doubt this will taste just fine, but there are two things that are not quite right: 1. traditional aglio e olio does not need cheese 2. you definitely need pasta water in your sauce Usually you would finish the pasta in the pan with the oil and garlic (take it out of the water before it is al dente), adding pasta water as needed. This firstly adds salt to the sauce and secondly creates an emulsion of the starchy water and the oil and thus makes the sauce much more creamy and so it will properly coat the noodles. You made up for the lost creaminess by adding melted cheese, which is fine I guess, but it's not actually what this recipe is about in my opinion.

Ciao Donal! You did a pretty good job! Next time you could also try to infuse a whole red chilli in the oil along with the garlic, and them remove it! Buon appetito! :)

Wow. I like pasta. When I was in Rome I explore the best pasta in every street and all are delicious. I miss eating pasta in Rome. Will go back again....

I tried this at the moment, and guess what my husband and my mom love it soooooo much!!! Thank you so much for this, moving forward for your another pasta to cook

Just made this and it was awesome! How do you get your teenager to try something new? Tell her that THIS is the recipe that Yoongi and Namjoon made. ARMY!

I made this for dinner for me and my husband and it went well! Very tasty! Thank you, Donal! :)

It has been my go-to spaghetti recipe since I discovered it here 2 years ago. So good! Thank you!

My Italian family eats this every year on Christmas Eve. Good job! We don't add parsley, though. We add either toasted and finely chopped walnuts, or chopped black olives. You can also use pine nuts. And the other Italians are right - no cheese.

the chef is so handsome!!!

Donal, you reserve some of the cooking water "if I needed". That water is extremely important to do the emulsion with the oil in the pan, to make it creamy. That is the basic to most of the simple pasta recipes. That's why I love our very simple recipes: because from there you can see who knows how to cook. So many you tubers, so many food channels, so many cooks and most of them get lost when is about basics. But of course, I'm just an annoying, angry, Italian right?

I was brought here by RU-vid coz I want to learn how to cook Aglio E Oglio, subscribed to the channel and will continue watching coz of the chef. Love the accent. LOL.

Best quality I think that makes him endearing and cute is that he is earning a living as a self made chef and that Irish accent! He does try his best when he cooks putting his spin on these recepies.

I ran out of supplies and im making this for quarantine dinner 💀

Italians can be so prissy when it comes to cooking "their" food.

Absolutely brilliant. I had never heard about the garlic into the cold oil, despite it making SOOOOOO much sense. Now I finally managed the perfect AglioEOlio dish. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart! x

The way I was taught,is to add as little bit of pasta water to the dish,so as to add a little bit more flavour to the finished dish and slightly saucy taste...

melt a few anchovies in the oil with the garlic, the flavour will be greatly improved

4:00 in the morning, and I want to get up and make this right now! Will wait until breakfast if I can. Oh, yum! Thanks! Subscribing now!

I've always wanted to cook aglio e olio and this is such an easy tutorial for me, thank you

there are like 10 or 12 tbsp so far 😂