Pasta Aglio e Olio is one of my favorite recipes to make whenever we are hungry for pasta but short on time. While believed to have originated in Naples, Italy, various versions of pasta Aglio e Olio can be found in every region of Italy, and its natural simplicity makes it a great base recipe for any home cook's repertoire.
Pasta Aglio e Olio (pronounced ahl-yo ay ohl-yo) may sound fancy, but when translated from Italian it simply means pasta with garlic and oil. This dish is the ultimate, grown-up version of buttered noodles, a classic childhood favorite. It is quick to prepare and can be easily modified to suit one's taste.
