Ingredients: spaghetti (or other pasta), garlic, olive oil, red pepper flakes, parsley, salt, pepper.
Here’s a classic and simple recipe for Vegan Spaghetti Aglio e Olio:
Ingredients:
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced (optional)
- Vegan Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions:
- Cook the Spaghetti:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
- Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
- Prepare the Aglio e Olio Sauce:
- While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is golden and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic as it can turn bitter.
- Add the red pepper flakes and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce:
- Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the garlic oil.
- Toss to coat the pasta evenly with the oil and garlic mixture.
- If the pasta seems dry, add some of the reserved pasta cooking water, a little at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
- Season and Garnish:
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Stir in the chopped parsley and lemon zest and juice, if using.
- Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
- Serve:
- Divide the Spaghetti Aglio e Olio among serving plates.
- Top with vegan Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Enjoy your delicious and simple Vegan Spaghetti Aglio e Olio!
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