Spaghetti Aglio e Olio - easy delicious pasta with shrimp, olive oil, garlic and chili flakes. This aglio e olio recipe is as good as Italian restaurants!

Aglio e Olio

Aglio e olio is one of the most basic and easiest Italian recipes.

As the name suggests, the pasta is made with garlic (aglio) and oil (olio). The recipe originated from Naples and it’s very popular worldwide.

The two key ingredients are olive oil and garlic. Aglio e olio spaghetti is also speckled with red pepper flakes, which gives the recipe a subtle heat.

The oil, garlic and heat transform this simple pasta dish into a delicious and restaurant-quality meal that you can make at home!

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Ingredients for Aglio e Olio Recipe

I made the recipe with shrimp. Here are the list of ingredients:

Spaghetti
Extra virgin olive oil
Garlic
Tiger prawn or shrimp
Red pepper flakes
Parsley
Parmesan cheese

Frequently Asked Questions

What Does Aglio Olio Mean?

It is Italian for spaghetti with garlic and oil. You can find the basic recipe on Serious Eats.

Can I Use Vegetable Oil for Aglio e Olio Pasta?

No, using vegetable will result in a bland pasta. Extra-virgin olive oil is recommended for this dish.

Do I Have to Use Tiger Prawn?

You can never go wrong with plump, fresh, and juicy tiger prawn on your pasta.

However, you can always use regular shrimp. I prefer shelled and deveined shrimp or tiger prawn, with tails on.

Can I Use Chicken?

Yes, you sure can use chicken instead of shrimp as the protein of choice.

How Many Calories Per Serving?

This recipe has 665 calories per serving.

What to Serve with this Recipe?

This meal is best served as a main entree with side dishes. For a wholesome Italian meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes.

Yield: 2 people

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Name: Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: water for boiling; 8 oz (226g) spaghetti; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 8 oz (226g) shelled, deveined tiger prawn or medium-sized shrimp, tail-on; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste; 1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley; 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio - easy delicious pasta with shrimp, olive oil, garlic and chili flakes. This aglio e olio recipe is as good as Italian restaurants!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

water for boiling
8 oz (226g) spaghetti
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
8 oz (226g) shelled, deveined tiger prawn or medium-sized shrimp, tail-on
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley
3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Bring a pot of water to boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside. Save 3 tablespoons of the pasta water.
Heat a skillet on medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds, add the shrimp, chili flakes and salt. Cook the shrimp until both sides turn white, then add the spaghetti and water into the skillet. Stir to combine well.
Add the parsley into the skillet, stir to distribute well. Turn off the heat and add the Parmesan cheese. Dish out and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size

2 people
Amount Per Serving Calories 665Total Fat 19gSaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 148mgSodium 1361mgCarbohydrates 88gFiber 4gSugar 3gProtein 33g

Comments

Sithra

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Hi…Bee today i tried ur aglio olio. Its turn out super delicious….everyone loved ur recepi….tq❤?????

- Rasa Malaysia
  
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  Yes, all my recipes are restaurant-worthy. Please try more recipes on my site: https://rasamalaysia.com/recipe-index-gallery/
  
Dj

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It look so delicious but where can i get the italian parsley? can i use the bottle type?
A man would like to give a try ;)

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  You can use fresh parsley, doesn’t have to be Italian parsley if you can’t find it. Bottled dried ones are not as good.
  
Kathie

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Thanks for sharing! All recipes are good that you have on this site. I have tried many and I keep coming back for more.

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  Hi Kathie, aww, you just made my day. Yes all my recipes are simple and delicious, please come back and try more: https://rasamalaysia.com/recipe-index-gallery/
  
Caroline

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This looks and sounds amazing. I will be making this, I know they will love it. Thank you so much for sharing.

Anna

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This recipe is really quick and easy and great for a weekday meal.

Grant Armstrong

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Hi Bee,

I tried this recipe with a couple of variations which blew me away. I skipped the parmesan cheese and added the following ingredients. Green stuffed olives; and in addition to the collie flakes, I used two diced birds eye red chillies and half a dozens large Banana prawns caught in Western Australian waters. These prawns were a good 9 inches in length. Great recipe thanks.

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  Wow Grant, I want that banana prawns. Your version sounds super amazing, I am glad you enjoyed this recipe. :)
  
- John of EastEnd
  
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  What are “collie flakes” ?
  
Thomas

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Nice and wonderful spaghetti, will make this tonight, Thanks!

Grant ARMSTRONG

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Simply BLOODY DELICIOUS. Thank you Bee

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  Thanks Grant. I am so glad you love this spaghetti aglio e olio.

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