Whole30 Aglio Olio Spaghetti
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Whole30 Aglio Olio Spaghetti, a vibrant and healthy twist on the classic Italian favorite. This recipe replaces traditional pasta with tender spiralized zucchini noodles, making it both gluten-free and grain-free while keeping all the bold, garlicky flavors you love. Lightly sautéed in golden extra virgin olive oil, thinly sliced garlic, and a hint of crushed red pepper flakes, this dish is perfectly balanced with fresh parsley and zesty lemon, creating a bright and aromatic finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and wholesome recipe is perfect for those following Whole30, paleo, or low-carb diets. Serve this satisfying, vegetable-forward dish as a light main course or a flavorful side that pairs beautifully with your favorite proteins.
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Ingredients
- 4 medium Zucchini
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 4 Garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 1 Lemon
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Using a spiralizer, make zucchini noodles with the 4 medium zucchinis and set them aside.
Step 2
Peel and thinly slice 4 garlic cloves.
Step 3
Chop 0.25 cup of fresh parsley.
Step 4
Zest and juice one lemon, keeping them separate.
Step 5
In a large skillet, heat 0.25 cup of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat.
Step 6
Add the sliced garlic to the oil and cook gently until it turns golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Step 7
Add 0.5 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes to the oil and stir for a few seconds.
Step 8
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the zucchini noodles to the skillet.
Step 9
Toss the noodles using tongs until they are coated with the garlic oil, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 10
Add the lemon zest, 0.5 teaspoon salt, and 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, and toss to combine.
Step 11
Remove from heat and add the lemon juice and chopped parsley. Mix well.
Step 12
Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (932.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 797.9 |
| Total Fat 58.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 8648.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 69.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 56.0g | |
| Protein 9.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 176.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1965.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories