How long does Spaghetti Aglio e Olio take?

20 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Spaghetti Aglio e Olio serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Spaghetti Aglio e Olio vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Spaghetti Aglio e Olio spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Spaghetti Aglio e Olio?

200 grams Spaghetti, 2 tsp Olive Oil, 12 cloves Garlic, 2 tbsp Parsley, 1 tbsp Lemon Juice, 1 tsp Red Chilli Flakes, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Spaghetti Aglio e Olio?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Spaghetti Aglio e Olio?

About 691 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Name: Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: As Needed Water; 1 tsp Salt; 200 grams Spaghetti; 2 tsp Olive Oil; 3 tbsp Olive Oil; 12 cloves Garlic, Thinly Sliced; 1 tsp Red Chilli Flakes; 2 tbsp Parsley; ¼ tsp Salt; As Needed Parmesan Cheese; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice

Also known as Garlic Spaghetti · Veg · Noodles & Pasta

Noodles & Pasta

Total20 min

Prep5 min

Cook15 min

Serves2

Per serving691 cal

Spicemild

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Spaghetti aglio e olio: spaghetti tossed in olive oil with sliced garlic, chilli flakes, pasta water and parsley. Quick, mild, serves 2, 20 minutes, video.

Ingredients

10 items

Cooking for2 servings

WaterAs Needed
Salt1.25 tsp
Spaghetti200 grams
Olive Oil2 tsp
Olive Oil3 tbsp
Garlic, Thinly Sliced12 cloves
Red Chilli Flakes1 tsp
Parsley2 tbsp
Parmesan CheeseAs Needed
Lemon Juice1 tbsp

Contains: milk, wheat.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 2
Energy	691kcal	1382kcal
Protein	17g	34g
Carbohydrate	82g	164g
Fat	32g	65g
Fibre	4.1g	8.2g
Sugar	3.3g	6.6g

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Method

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season with salt. Add the spaghetti and cook for 7-8 minutes or as per the package instructions. Do not overcook it.
WaterSaltSpaghettiSalt
2
Reserve some of the pasta water for later use. Drain the spaghetti, toss with some oil and set aside.
Olive Oil
3
In a pan, heat olive oil and add sliced garlic. Saute on medium-low heat until it barely starts turning brown. Add the red chilli flakes and mix to infuse the flavour into the oil.
Olive OilGarlicRed Chilli Flakes
4
Add the reserved pasta water and bring it to a simmer. Add the cooked spaghetti and the chopped parsley. Continue cooking on high heat while mixing continuously until it forms a creamy consistency.
Parsley
5
Adjust the seasoning by adding some salt. Finish with a drizzle of lemon juice and serve warm.
Lemon Juice
6
Serve it in a bowl. Use tongs and serve it in a slightly twisted heap. Optionally, grate some parmesan cheese on top.
Parmesan Cheese

Before you start

How long does Spaghetti Aglio e Olio take?: 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Spaghetti Aglio e Olio serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Spaghetti Aglio e Olio vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Spaghetti Aglio e Olio spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Spaghetti Aglio e Olio?: 200 grams Spaghetti, 2 tsp Olive Oil, 12 cloves Garlic, 2 tbsp Parsley, 1 tbsp Lemon Juice, 1 tsp Red Chilli Flakes, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Spaghetti Aglio e Olio?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Spaghetti Aglio e Olio?: About 691 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

5 notes

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Kapil AnirudhNovember 2024
Recipe from 2 Michelin starred Alessandro Negrini from Milan, Italy Recipe: - Place 6 Garlic clovess into cold water in a pan, bring it up to a boil for 10 seconds, then strain out. Repeat 4-5 times until the garlic is soft and doesn't have a raw garlic flavor - Blend with 1/4 cup Olive oil and 1/8 cup water until smooth add this to the cooked pasta, little lemon juice and seasoning you like. All set
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A Cookd cookNovember 2024
pretty good
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TTAugust 2024
yum
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Meghana AMay 2024
Add spices according to your tastes
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mahsa vafaeiJune 2022
it is quick and delicious