Spaghetti Tossed in Garlic-Chili Oil with Crispy Breadcrumbs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-10 · Updated 2026-05-10

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A simple Italian pasta dish featuring spaghetti coated in fragrant garlic-chili oil and topped with golden toasted breadcrumbs for crunch. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs spaghetti, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz spaghetti
1/3 cup olive oil
6 cloves, thinly sliced garlic cloves
1 tsp red pepper flakes
3/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1 tbsp for pasta water, plus 1/2 tsp for breadcrumbs salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp chopped, for garnish fresh parsley
1/2 cup, optional grated Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water (1 tbsp salt) to a rolling boil. Add 12 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and then drain the pasta.
Step 2: While pasta cooks, heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 3/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs and 1/2 tsp salt; toast for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant. Transfer breadcrumbs to a small bowl.
Step 3: In the same skillet, add remaining 1/12 cup olive oil. Add 6 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1 tsp red pepper flakes. Sauté over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until garlic is golden and fragrant but not burnt.
Step 4: Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the garlic-chili oil. Toss to coat, adding reserved 1/2 cup pasta water a little at a time until the pasta is lightly sauced.
Step 5: Season with 1/4 tsp black pepper, then sprinkle toasted breadcrumbs and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley on top. Serve with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese if desired.