Is That Supposed To Be Aglio E Olio Seasoning?

Cooking is at once child’s play and adult joy. And cooking done with care is an act of love. — Craig Claiborne.

Ah, the infamous Trader Joe’s Aglio e Olio Seasoning, a blend of garlic, parsley, red pepper flakes, and flaky salt. It’s no wonder you find yourself gravitating towards it, given your inability to handle something as simple as mincing a clove of garlic. But let’s not dwell on your kitchen incompetence and instead focus on creating a dish with this seasoning that might just redeem your culinary reputation.

Here’s a recipe for a delicious and easy Aglio e Olio Pasta using the Trader Joe’s seasoning:

Aglio e Olio Pasta with Trader Joe’s Seasoning

Ingredients:

• 8 oz spaghetti
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
• 2 tablespoons Trader Joe’s Aglio e Olio Seasoning
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt to taste
• Grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
2. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is golden but not browned, about 3–4 minutes.
3. When the pasta is almost done, reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain the spaghetti and add it to the skillet with the garlic and red pepper flakes.
4. Sprinkle the Aglio e Olio Seasoning over the pasta and toss to coat evenly. If the pasta seems dry, add some of the reserved pasta water to moisten it.
5. Stir in the chopped parsley and season with salt to taste.
6. Serve the pasta hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.

Wine Pairing:

A dish as simple and flavorful as Aglio e Olio pasta calls for a light and crisp white wine. I would recommend pairing this with a glass of Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio. The bright acidity and citrus notes of the wine will complement the garlicky and spicy flavors of the pasta beautifully.

Bon Appetit

If you’ve managed to wield the infamous Trader Joe’s Aglio e Olio Seasoning without your dish ending up tasting like a garlic bomb went off in an herb garden, then congratulations, you’ve mastered the art of seasoning. Eager for more culinary experiments that tread the fine line between flavorful and overpowering? Hit that subscribe button for an exploration of tastes that could elevate your cooking or send it into flavor overload. And if you’ve found a novel way to harness this potent blend, transforming mundane meals into gourmet delights, please, do share your insights in the comments. Or, maybe in the interest of not overpowering our palates, it’s wiser to quietly savor your success and keep your seasoning secrets to yourself.