Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio pairs al dente pasta with gently toasted garlic and olive oil for a silky, aromatic bite, lifted by a touch of red pepper heat. Fresh parsley brightens each forkful, while Parmigiano-Reggiano adds savory depth and a glossy finish. It’s a timeless pasta that’s ideal for a relaxed weeknight dinner or an elegant, unfussy meal with friends.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spaghetti Aglio e Olio, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 24 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 30 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 26
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 46
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook, stirring now and then, until cooked through but slightly firm, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and move to a pasta bowl.
- 3
While the pasta cooks, place the olive oil and garlic in a cold skillet.
- 4
Cook over medium heat to slowly toast the garlic, about 10 minutes. Lower the heat to medium-low when the olive oil starts to bubble. Cook and stir until the garlic is golden brown, about another 5 minutes. Take off the heat.
- 5
Stir the red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper into the pasta.
- 6
Pour in the hot olive oil and garlic, then sprinkle on the Italian parsley and half of the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; toss until combined.
- 7
Serve the pasta topped with the remaining Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
- Calories 994.67 kcal High 50%
- Protein 33.34 g Good Source 67%
- Carbohydrate 117.42 g 43%
- Total Fat 40.85 g High 52%
- Saturated Fat 11.28 g High 56%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 47.53 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 498.12 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 6.27 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 2.06 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 834.26 mg Good Source 64%
- Iron 4.33 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 263.9 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 132.55 mcg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin C 35.66 mg Good Source 40%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Fresh Parsley, Garlic, Olive Oil, and Parmesan Cheese. Each serving provides about 994.67 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spaghetti Aglio e Olio made of?
- The main ingredients are Fresh Parsley, Garlic, Olive Oil, Parmesan Cheese, Red Pepper Flakes. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spaghetti Aglio e Olio?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 994.67 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spaghetti Aglio e Olio easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Spaghetti Aglio e Olio healthy?
- Spaghetti Aglio e Olio has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 994.67 calories and 33.34 g of protein, or 67% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 498.12 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.28 g (56% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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