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Aglio e Olio Peperoncino

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Category: Vegan Area: Italian Medium
Perfect for:Health-conscious mealsMeatless MondaysItalian food lovers
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Ingredients

  • 1 dried red chili
  • 6 medium garlic cloves (sliced)
  • ⅓ cup olive oil ((80 ml))
  • 9 oz dry spaghetti ((250 g))

Instructions

1. Pour the olive oil in a small saucepan and place it over medium-low heat. Add the sliced garlic and the dried red chili to the warm oil. Season with a pinch of salt. 2. Pour the olive oil in a small saucepan and place it over medium-low heat. Add the sliced garlic and the dried red chili to the warm oil. Season with a pinch of salt. 3. Gently fry the sliced garlic for about 5 to 6 minutes until it starts to look a little bit golden and light brown. The slices will become crispy. Keep an eye on it so you don’t burn it! 4. Gently fry the sliced garlic for about 5 to 6 minutes until it starts to look a little bit golden and light brown. The slices will become crispy. Keep an eye on it so you don’t burn it! 5. Once the garlic is golden, take the pan off the heat and let it cool a little. The garlic will fry some more in the hot oil so don't take it off the heat too late. Put it aside until needed. Fill a high pan with salted water and place it over high heat. Once boiling, add the spaghetti and cook until tender. 6. Once the garlic is golden, take the pan off the heat and let it cool a little. The garlic will fry some more in the hot oil so don't take it off the heat too late. Put it aside until needed. Fill a high pan with salted water and place it over high heat. Once boiling, add the spaghetti and cook until tender. 7. Drain the al dente pasta and transfer it back to the high pan. Add the warm olive oil, the fried garlic and the red chili. Season with a little salt. 8. Drain the al dente pasta and transfer it back to the high pan. Add the warm olive oil, the fried garlic and the red chili. Season with a little salt. 9. Stir the spaghetti well. Check the seasoning and add extra salt to taste if necessary. Transfer the garlic pasta onto plates and serve piping hot. 10. Stir the spaghetti well. Check the seasoning and add extra salt to taste if necessary. Transfer the garlic pasta onto plates and serve piping hot.

Estimated Nutrition (per serving)

* These are rough estimates based on common ingredient values. Actual nutrition may vary.

64

Calories

1g

Protein

7g

Carbs

4g

Fat

1g

Fiber

Tips & Variations

Umami boosters

Use nutritional yeast, miso, or soy sauce to add depth to plant-based dishes.

Protein combinations

Combine grains with legumes for complete protein nutrition.

Al dente pasta

Cook pasta until it's still slightly firm - it will continue cooking in the sauce.

Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe is rated as Medium. A moderately challenging recipe. It contains 4 ingredients and detailed step-by-step instructions.
Based on the complexity of this recipe, we estimate it takes approximately 1 hour to 1.5 hours to prepare and cook. Actual time may vary based on your cooking experience.
Many ingredients can be substituted based on dietary preferences or availability. For Chilli, common substitutes depend on the role it plays in the dish. Feel free to experiment while keeping the overall flavor profile in mind.
Successful vegan cooking relies on building layers of flavor through spices, herbs, and umami-rich ingredients. Focus on texture variety for satisfying dishes.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, many dishes can be frozen for up to 3 months. Always reheat thoroughly before serving.