Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
by Instagram
- Vegetarian
- Egg Allergy
- Nut-Free
- Soy-Free
- Low-Histamine
- Diabetic / Low-Glycemic
- Renal / Kidney-Friendly
Why some badges are missing
- Not vegan: butter → try dairy-free butter
- Not gluten-free: spaghetti → try gluten-free pasta
- Not dairy-free: butter → try dairy-free butter
- Not low-FODMAP: spaghetti → try gluten-free pasta
Based on listed ingredients — always check labels for allergies.
↳ Imported from Instagram
About this recipe
A classic Italian pasta dish of spaghetti tossed with garlic, chilli and olive oil, delivering a fragrant, slightly spicy flavour with a silky coating, typically enjoyed as a quick lunch or dinner.
Prep
5m
Cook
10m
Serves
Rating
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Total time · 15m
Ingredients
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100 g spaghetti — cooked al dente
2 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp pasta water
1 small cube butter
6 cloves garlic cloves — sliced
1 red chilli — finely chopped
0.5 tsp crushed black pepper
0.5 tsp red chilli flakes
1 handful parsley — finely chopped
Instructions
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- 1
Heat the olive oil and sauté the garlic, red chilli and a parsley stem until fragrant.
- 2
Add the chilli flakes, black pepper and pasta water, then stir well.
- 3
Mix in the butter until melted.
- 4
Toss in the cooked spaghetti, coat it well in the sauce, garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Per serving
serves 4AI estimate only — not medical advice. Figures are approximations based on standard ingredient data and may vary by brand, portion size and preparation. Always double-check if cooking for allergies, diabetes, or strict dietary needs.
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Edit on 2026-08-12
Edited 8/12/2026, 3:31:35 PM
