Best Easy Healthier Aglio Olio Recipes

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15-MINUTE SPAGHETTI AGLIO E OLIO



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This 15-Minute Spaghetti Aglio e Olio uses only a handful of healthy, natural ingredients. It comes together quickly and tastes freshly delicious. Pairs well with any protein or veggies.

Provided by Chew Out Loud

Categories     Dinner     Pasta

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

13 oz dry spaghetti
4 TB extra virgin olive oil
10 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
1 small onion (chopped (I use red onion for color))
1/2 cup regular strength vegetable broth
1 cup freshly chopped parsley
1 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Kosher salt + freshly ground black pepper to taste
Optional garnishes: Dried red pepper flakes (1 lemon sliced into wedges, extra parmesan cheese)

Steps:

  • Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of generously salted water to boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions for al dente. Drain pasta in colander. Transfer pasta back into the empty pot and toss with 3 TB olive oil; cover and set aside.
  • Sauté: While spaghetti is cooking, heat 1 TB olive oil in large skillet until oil is hot. Add garlic and onion, stirring until aromatic and browned, 2-3 minutes.
  • Combine: Add garlic mixture to the pot of cooked spaghetti and stir to combine well. Add broth to loosen pasta as needed. Add parsley and parmesan cheese, tossing until well coated. Add kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  • Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with desired amount of red pepper flakes and serve with fresh lemon wedges/extra parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489 kcal, Sugar 3.1 g, Sodium 474.8 mg, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Carbohydrate 60.2 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 19.6 g, Cholesterol 17.3 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY HEALTHIER AGLIO OLIO



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Aglio Olio is one of my favourite pastas - it really allows the taste of the pasta to shine through. But I noticed that most Aglio Olio recipes here are quite high in fat or carbs. So I'm posting my own, healthier version.

Provided by Syin5907

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 12m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup pasta, cooked (linguine is best)
5 tablespoons reserved pasta water, with salt
15 garlic cloves
1 medium onion, peeled and quartered
1 large red chile, deseeded and quartered
1 tablespoon parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt, to taste
1 tablespoon grated cheese (optional)
1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • Toss your garlic, onion, chili, parsley, lemon juice and black peppercorns in a food processor and pulse until everything is chopped up.
  • Add olive oil into a heated wok. Add your garlic mixture and stir until the garlic is golden brown and fragrant.
  • Add pasta and mix thoroughly.
  • Add your reserved pasta water and mix thoroughly.
  • Add salt, to taste. Mix thoroughly.
  • Serve with grated cheese and a lashing of Tabasco sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.1, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 12, Carbohydrate 50.5, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 4.8, Protein 8.5

SPAGHETTI AGLIO E OLIO



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This simple Spaghetti Aglio e Olio, a classic Italian pasta with garlic and olive oil, takes only 5 ingredients and less than 20 minutes to make! Add your favorite salad for an easy weeknight dinner.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 pound thin spaghetti
Kosher salt
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
8 garlic cloves (thinly sliced)
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (more to your liking)
1/3 cup grated parmesan (more to your liking)
chopped parsley (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and salt the water well (about 2 tablespoons of kosher salt). Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until just al dante or a little before (mine took about 9 minutes). Before you drain the pasta, make sure to reserve about 1 ½ cups of the pasta cook water.
  • Meanwhile, 4 minutes after you add the pasta to the boiling water, warm the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, tossing regularly until the garlic is just turning golden brown (manage the heat well so that the garlic does not overcook). Add the red pepper flakes and toss for 30 seconds or so. If the pasta is not ready, move the oil off the heat for now.
  • Carefully ladle the reserved pasta cooking water in the pan. Bring to a simmer until the liquid reduces by about 1/3.
  • Add the cooked pasta and toss around for a couple of minutes. Turn the heat off and add the parmesan and parsley. Toss to combine.
  • Allow the pasta a couple more minutes to rest and absorb the sauce. Serve with more Parmesan and red pepper flakes to the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.8 kcal, Carbohydrate 44 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Cholesterol 4.9 mg, Sodium 92.1 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1.6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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