Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
- Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
- Large-flake sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl or shallow plate, add the olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Add the minced garlic and chopped parsley.
- Add a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes for a hint of heat, and season to taste with large-flake sea salt.
- Stir the ingredients together until well combined and serve with your favorite crusty bread.
Notes
- When adding the crushed red pepper flakes, start with a small pinch and gradually increase until you reach your desired level of spiciness. Taste as you go to ensure it doesn't become too spicy for your preference.
- While parsley is classic, you can mix things up by adding other fresh herbs like basil, thyme or even rosemary.
- Don't have fresh herbs on hand? No problem! Just swap in 2 teaspoons of dried oregano or Italian seasoning instead.
- Cacio e Pepe Dipping Oil:
- 1 head roasted garlic*
- 2/3 cup EVOO
- 1/3 cup grated Parm
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- *To roast a head of garlic: Halve it width-wise, drizzle with EVOO, sprinkle with salt and pepper, put on top and then wrap tightly in foil. Roast at 400F for 30-40 minutes.