• Start the IP on saute mode for 3 minutes.
• Once it's hot, add olive oil to the inner pot.
• Then add finely chopped garlic and saute for a minute till it turns brown.
• Now add red pepper flakes, freshly chopped parsley leaves.
• Saute for 30 - 40 seconds more.
• Now deglaze and add water to the inner pot.
• Add salt to the water.
• Cancel the saute mode now.
• Break the spagheti into halves and put in the inner pot in a criss-cross way.
• Don't stir at this stage.
• Close the lid and seal the vent.
• Start the IP on manual pressure cook mode for 5 minutes.
• Once the pressure cooking done, allow it for NPR for 5 minutes followed by quick release for rest.
• Remove the lid and give a stir to the spaghetti with help of a tong.
• If it's still a little watery, then keep it like that on the hot plate for some time for the liquid to evaporate.
• Toss it once or twice with help of a tong or spatula to make sure the liquid reduced completely.
• The spaghetti is now perfectly moist and well cooked with flavor of fresh garlic.
• Add some more freshly chopped parsley leaves and parmesan cheese and serve them hot.

Stovetop Method

• Heat water on a large pot. Add salt to it generously 1 tbsp to 1 ltr water. When water starts to boil, add spaghetti to the pot.
• When the base becomes softer it will start immersing into the bowl. Simmer for 5 - 6 minutes or till the pasta is cooked al dente.
• Reserve 1/2 cup water from the pasta pot (pasta water). Remove the spaghetti from hot water and wash it under regular water for a minute. You can drizzle a tbsp of olive oil to coat.
• Heat olive oil in a pan. Add minced garlic and saute for 30 seconds till it starts to turn brownish and cooked. Add finely chopped parsley and chili flakes. saute for 10 - 15 seconds.
• Then add the reserved pasta water. Let it simmer for a minute and then add the cooked spaghetti to the pan. Now mix them nicely coating the spaghetti with garlic, parsley, and chili flakes.
• Turn off heat. Add some more finely chopped parsley on top and serve hot. Spaghetti Aglio olio is ready.