Spaghetti Aglio E Olio With Vegetables

Spaghetti Aglio E Olio With Vegetables is a variation to the traditional Italian pasta dish from Naples by adding vegetables such as bell peppers, fresh parsley and mushrooms. The important key to make spaghetti aglio e olio is to toss the garlic slowly in the virgin olive oil till golden. If the garlic is under cooked it will not release the flavor needed and if it becomes dark then it would give bitter or burnt taste. The spaghetti aglio e oilo is a quick and easy way to fulfill your tummies for a weeknight dinner. It tastes equally good if it is cold and hence a good option to pack for kids lunchboxes or carry for the picnic.

This is my son (Aarav’s) favorite lunch box dish. Traditionally the pasta does not have any veggies. To make it more nutritious, I prefer adding bell peppers and mushrooms to the dish. Adding fresh parsley makes the spaghetti more flavorful. You can add dried parsley and mixed herbs if not using fresh parsley.

Always use good quality of extra virgin olive oil to make the spaghetti aglio e olio. Aglio e Olio means olive oil and garlic in Italian. The spaghetti can be served by sprinkling some grated or shaved Parmesan cheese on it.

Friends do try this very easy and quick recipe and please do share your feedback with me.

Khao dilse, khilao dilse aur banao dilse…

Spaghetti Aglio E Olio With Vegetables
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Spaghetti Aglio E Olio With Vegetables

Spaghetti Aglio E Olio With Vegetables is a variation to the traditional Italian pasta dish from Naples by adding vegetables such as bell peppers, fresh parsley and mushrooms. The important key to make spaghetti aglio e olio is to toss the garlic slowly in the virgin olive oil till golden. If the garlic is under cooked it will not release the flavor needed and if it becomes dark then it would give bitter or burnt taste. The spaghetti aglio e oilo is a quick and easy way to fulfill your tummies for a weeknight dinner. It tastes equally good if it is cold and hence a good option to pack for kids lunchboxes or carry for the picnic.
Course brunch, dinner, Global, lunch, Main Dish, savoury, vegan, vegetables
Cuisine Global, Italian
Keyword aglioeolio, brunch, dinner, garlic, global, italian, lightlunch, lunchbox, oliveoil, pasta, picnicfood, potluck, sphagetti, weeknightdinner
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 686kcal

Equipment

  • pan
  • spatula

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Put to heat olive oil and chopped garlic together in a pan on medium heat. (The flavor of garlic will be nicely infused when you start heating it with the cold oil)
    Spaghetti Aglio E Olio With Vegetables
  • After 4-5 minutes the garlic will start to brown.
    Spaghetti Aglio E Olio With Vegetables
  • Add the chopped red, yellow and green bell peppers and mushrooms.
    Spaghetti Aglio E Olio With Vegetables
  • Saute till they soften. Add chili flakes. Mix well. (You can add chili flakes with garlic in the first step too).
    Spaghetti Aglio E Olio With Vegetables
  • Saute for half minute.
    Spaghetti Aglio E Olio With Vegetables
  • Add the cooked spaghetti. Toss well.
    Spaghetti Aglio E Olio With Vegetables
  • Add the chopped parsley and water left after straining the pasta. This helps to retain the moisture in the spaghetti and does not make it dry.
    Spaghetti Aglio E Olio With Vegetables
  • Mix well. Add black pepper powder and salt.
    Spaghetti Aglio E Olio With Vegetables
  • Mix well till all the vegetables and parsley are coated well with the spaghetti.
    Spaghetti Aglio E Olio With Vegetables
  • The spaghetti aglio e olio is ready to serve. You can enjoy the spaghetti even it it is cold and hence is perfect to pack for lunch box and picnic. You can sprinkle shaved or grated parmesan cheese while serving.
    Spaghetti Aglio E Olio With Vegetables

Nutrition

Calories: 686kcal | Carbohydrates: 101g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 602mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1888IU | Vitamin C: 81mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 3mg

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