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Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Published on March 9, 2020 By Gunjan 14 Comments

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Spaghetti Aglio e Olio is the simplest and the easiest Italian dish! It requires minimum and simple ingredients and yet it’s a deliciously comforting.

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Aglio e Olio means olive oil and garlic. It’s a traditional Italian dish. Its also known for its simplicity.

Whenever, I am short of time or ingredients I quickly toss this recipe and enjoy dinner with my family. It’s the easiest and the simplest way to make all the pasta lovers super happy.

 front view of spaghetti aglio e olio

Ingredients for Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Garlic
Crushed chili flakes
Nutritional yeast
Parsley
Spaghetti (regular/whole grains/GF)
Salt
Pepper
Capers in vinegar and salt brine

How to make this Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Firstly, I heated extra virgin olive oil in a nonstick pan and sauteed minced garlic in it until it was brown.

garlic browning in EVOO


Secondly, I added crushed chili flakes, nutritional yeast and parsley. Then, I quickly mixed it.

herbs and nutritional yeast sauteed in EVOO


Thereafter, I tossed in boiled spaghetti, salt and pepper.

All the ingredients tossed together in the pan


Lastly, I garnished with capers and served immediately.

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio tossed in the pan

We all enjoyed this dish heartily and happily.

Expert tips:

  • Most importantly, the garlic should be sautéed brown. Make sure it does not get burnt or else the taste of this spaghetti aglio e olio will have a burnt taste too.
  • I added nutritional yeast to get a little cheesy flavor to this recipe. Therefore, add it in the oil itself so it gets mixed very well.
  • I mixed fresh parsley in the oil to flavor the oil perfectly for this dish. Hence, its important to toss it in EVOO to get the right flavors.
  • Above all, please do not substitute extra virgin olive oil with any other oil in this recipe to get the right flavors.

Frequently asked questions:

How long does this last?
This recipe tastes best when served immediately. If it is kept for longer time it loses its texture and flavor.

What can I substitute for capers?
Capers add a little extra salty and tangy flavor to this recipe. I personally like it to garnish. However, it is optional and feel to skip it totally.

Why are we using extra virgin olive oil in this recipe?
Originally spaghetti aglio e olio is a lighter sauce dish and healthier as compared to other rich Italian recipes. Extra Virgin Olive Oil is rich in good fat. When I flavored it with fresh herbs and chili flakes this dish becomes absolutely desirable. Therefore, Extra Virgin olive Oil adds to flavor and health of this recipe. To make it healthier you may use whole grain spaghetti.

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5 from 6 votes

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio is the simplest and the easiest Italian dish! It requires minimum and simple ingredients and yet it’s a deliciously comforting.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: aglio e olio, aglio olio, pasta aglio e olio, Spaghetti Aglio e Olio, spaghetti aglio e olio recipe, spaghetti aglio olio
Servings: 4
Calories: 514kcal
Author: Gunjan

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 tsp crushed chili flakes
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast flakes
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 16 oz pack of spaghetti (cooked and drained) (regular/whole grain/GF)
  • 1 tsp salt or as per taste
  • 1/2 tsp crushed black pepper

To garnish

  • 2 tbsp capers in vinegar and salt brine (optional)

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a nonstick pan over medium-high heat and saute garlic in it until brown. It should not be brunt.
  • Add crushed chili flakes, nutritional yeast and parsley to it. Mix it for 30 seconds.
  • Bring the flame to low-medium and toss in cooked spaghetti, salt and pepper.
  • Turn off the flame and garnish with capers.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 514kcal | Carbohydrates: 86g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg

A fork picking up spaghetti aglio e olio

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Comments

  1. Aline says

    March 15, 2020 at 10:36 pm

    5 stars
    The best recipes are often the best!! What a delicious classic!

    Reply
  2. Jenni LeBaron says

    March 15, 2020 at 10:10 pm

    5 stars
    This Spaghetti Aglio e Olio recipe looks absolutely delicious! I love that it comes together with really simple ingredients in such a short amount of time. This is my ideal Friday night dinner recipe!

    Reply
  3. Amanda says

    March 15, 2020 at 5:08 pm

    5 stars
    You’re right — it’s definitely so simple to make but also super delicious! This is perfect for a busy weeknight. I’ll definitely add this to the rotation.

    Reply
  4. Leslie says

    March 15, 2020 at 8:02 am

    What a great pasta recipe! So easy and so versatile! Sure to please anyone who tries it!

    Reply
  5. Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says

    March 14, 2020 at 9:49 pm

    5 stars
    I can never say no to a spaghetti recipe, but especially this one. It looks so good!! Bookmarking it for later, thanks for the recipe 🙂

    Reply
  6. Marisa F. Stewart says

    March 14, 2020 at 1:03 pm

    Such a simple dish. A classic that is full of flavor. This is a meal everyone will love. I hadn’t thought of adding capers to the pasta. Great idea – I’ll do that next time.

    Reply
  7. Linda says

    March 14, 2020 at 7:35 am

    5 stars
    What a great recipe! I was short on time this week, plus all the markets were out of most produce and canned goods, so this was a quick and easy dinner with things I had on hand. I only changed out the nutritional yeast for parmesan cheese but kept all that delicious garlic and olive oil (of course). Perfect for all us pasta lovers!

    Reply
    • Gunjan says

      March 14, 2020 at 9:03 am

      Thank you Linda for trying this recipe and appreciating as well. I am so happy that it worked out for you all 🙂

      Reply
  8. Kay says

    March 11, 2020 at 2:10 pm

    The simple ones are sometimes the best ones! So good, we both went up for more!

    Reply
    • Gunjan says

      March 12, 2020 at 8:17 am

      Thank you Kay! I really appreciate your feedback 🙂

      Reply
  9. Heidy McCallum says

    March 11, 2020 at 5:49 am

    This is one of my favorite childhood dishes. My grandparents and mother are from Bellosguardo, Italy and this was one of the many recipes we used to eat. I love your version of adding capers to the Spaghetti Aglio e Olio they just add an extra touch and layer of flavor to the Spaghetti Aglio e Olio. Yum’d this recipe to save.

    Have a great day!
    Heidy

    Reply
    • Gunjan says

      March 12, 2020 at 8:16 am

      I love this one too.

      Reply
  10. Veena Azmanov says

    March 10, 2020 at 8:43 am

    5 stars
    A delicious meal. Flavorful and Happy Dinner option. My family to love it. Quick and easy to make too.

    Reply
    • Gunjan says

      March 10, 2020 at 10:56 am

      Thank you Veena! Its the quickest and easiest one.

      Reply

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