Aglio Olio is like the Nasi Goreng of Pasta.

important things to have, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, dried chili for some spiciness.
parsley if u have, or some 7 italian herbs for some seasoning.

put whatever u want as extra, shrimps, prawns, chicken etc.

topping with some grated parmesan. (or a lot of cheese)

Im not italian, and i love cheese, so up to u.

i agree with the cheese.
but not easy to find, and will look like a wise-ass if i said its like nasi goreng but need special expensive sauce.
Parmesan is lower quality Parmigiano Reggiano anyways.

quite easy if u stay in the city and u can afford it.
how many of local malaysian has a Galbani or Belgioioso in their fridge readily available all the time just in case they have to make some italian "nasi goreng" with leftovers?
my comments are all about saying how Aglio Olio is just something like Nasi Goreng for italians.

If i malas to eat and have leftover rice, just do nasi goreng.
i dont keep special ingredients just in case i want to do leftover nasi goreng.

same goes to the aglio olio.


unless u are really planning to make aglio olio and gets all the ingredients ready. of coz get all the best you can afford to get.

up to ur liking la. i love cheese.
indonesian even pisang goreng also put cheese.
u still eat burger and fries with chilli sauce dont bising2 la.

how many of u have ever been to italy and eat the pasta there?
i know i have.
We eat how we want la.
One time we even ordered pizzas to share and get nasty looks. (in italy pizza is individually eaten, not for sharing)