Spaghetti Ajo e Ojo

Name: Spaghetti Ajo e Ojo (Spaghetti with Oil and Garlic)
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: sea salt and ground black pepper; 400 g/14 oz spaghetti or spaghettini; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 30 ml/2 tbsp chopped fresh flat leaf parsley; 175 ml/6 fl oz/¾ cup extra virgin olive oil

Spaghetti with Oil and Garlic

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The Italian Regional Cookbook

By Valentina Harris

Published 2017

About

Lots of versions of this classic Roman recipe exist, but this is a traditional one. It is reputedly very good for preventing a hangover when consumed last thing at night. Another version, ajo ojo e peperoncino, includes chilli, which can be added in varying amounts depending upon personal preference.

Ingredients

400 g/14 oz spaghetti or spaghettini
175 ml/6

Europe
Italy
Rome
Main course
Mediterranean
Vegan
Pasta

Method

Bring a large pan of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and stir. Return to the boil and cook the pasta according to the pack instructions until al dente.