Spaghetti Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino

An Italian classic made with garlic, olive oil, and chili for a simple yet fiery pasta experience.

Cook Time – 20 Minutes Serving Size – 2

Spaghetti Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino with Fresh, Health, Tasty, Organic Microgreens from Nutri Green Microgreen Farm

This minimalist dish delivers maximum flavour—spaghetti tossed in golden garlic-infused olive oil with a generous hit of red chili flakes. It’s a perfect blend of heat, richness, and aromatic simplicity.

Traditionally finished with fresh parsley and often a sprinkle of parmesan or breadcrumbs, this dish is all about technique and balance.

Serve it solo for a late-night classic or as a base for grilled seafood or roasted vegetables.

Spaghetti Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino is one of the purest expressions of Italian cooking—simple, bold, and deeply satisfying. It’s quick to prepare, elegant to plate, and always hits the spot.

Ingredients

200g spaghetti
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1–1½ teaspoons red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, optional
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Nutri Green Arugula Microgreens
Optional: grated parmesan or toasted breadcrumbs

Directions

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente. Reserve 1/3 cup of the pasta water before draining.
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and sauté gently until just golden and aromatic—do not let it burn.
Add the chili flakes and stir for 10–15 seconds to bloom their flavour in the oil.
Add the drained pasta directly to the skillet and toss to coat in the chili-garlic oil. Add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce and help it cling to the noodles.
Toss in the chopped parsley and season with salt (and black pepper if desired). Mix well until glossy and evenly coated.
Plate and garnish with Nutri Green microgreens and a pinch of chili flakes. Optional toppings: grated parmesan for richness or toasted breadcrumbs for crunch.
Top with Nutri Green microgreens of your choice!

Recommended microgreens for this dish

Arugula

Considered since a long time as one of the most useful and healthiest natural superfood, this plant adds a health supplement to a varieties of menus. Arugula is also known as rocket.

The Arugula microgreen is flavourful with a zest of pepper taste. The leaf is similar to the oak leaf.