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Instant Pot Spaghetti with Garlic and Olive Oil | Aglio E Olio

Published: Jan 6, 2021

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Instant Pot Spaghetti with Garlic and Olive Oil, also known as Aglio E Olio, is a tasty pasta packed with flavor. This quite essential Italian dish has just few ingredients and makes for a prefect weeknight dinner.

spaghetti with garlic and olive oil served in a large plate garnished with parsley and on the side are parmesan cheese and cherry tomato

What is Aglio e Olio?

Spaghetti Aglio E Olio is a traditional Italian pasta dish from Naples. It literally means Spaghetti sautéed in garlic (aglio) and olive oil (olio).

Sounds simple, but it is one of the most flavorful pasta recipes. Gently sautéed garlic with olive oil, subtle heat from red chili flakes, freshness from parsley and nutty parmesan transforms this simple pasta to restaurant quality dish.

You will love this Garlic Olive oil Pasta

  • quick and easy pasta dish
  • a perfect weeknight meal
  • leftovers are great for next day lunch
  • made in under 20 minutes

You can make this recipe in two ways-

1- The traditional way – where we cook the pasta separately and toss it with garlic and olive oil.

2-  Cook everything together in the instant pot.

I will be sharing both the versions, please check the recipe card for both versions.

How to make Spaghetti Aglio E Olio- ( step by step instructions)

Cooking Spaghetti in the instant pot –

Break 8 oz ( ½ lb) pasta to half and add it to the inner pot of the instant pot. Add the pasta in two layers in crisscross pattern.

Add half teaspoon of salt and two cups of water. Push the pasta with out disturbing too much. Just make sure the pasta is immersed in the water.

Close the lid and adjust the vent to the sealing position. Pressure cook on high for five minutes. You can release the pressure after five minutes. We like it little softer than al dente, so I did natural pressure release. 

When you open the instant pot, you will see that the pasta is stuck together. You will also observe some liquid in the bottom of the pot ( once we mix the pasta the water will be absorbed). With the help of thongs gently mix to remove stuck spaghetti. You can use it immediately or close it with a lid and set a side for 3-5 minutes.

  • adding spaghetti to the insatnt pot
  • cooked spaghetti in the instant pot
  • cooked spaghetti in the instant pot

Making Garlic Oil & Tossing with Spaghetti –

1- Heat a pan and add the olive oil. Reduce the heat to low and add the minced garlic and saute until fragrant. Make sure the heat is on low to avoid burnt garlic. I also added rosemary, but its optional.

2- Add Italian seasoning red chili flakes. Saute for 20 seconds.

3 – I also added thinly sliced orange bell pepper and sautéed for 3-4 minutes.

4- Add cooked spaghetti, parmesan cheese and chopped parsely.

5 & 6 – Gently toss the pasta, taste and adjust the seasoning.

sautéing garlic in olive oil and italain seasoning, red chili flakes and orange bell pepper are sauteed. Cooked spaghetti, parmesan cheese and parsley are added to the garlic oil and mixed and served.
spaghetti aglio e olio made in the instant pot is served with salad and marinated artichokes.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve this pasta with salad or any protein of your choice. I served it with sprouted green moong dal and brown chickpea salad and marinated artichoke hearts.

Pro Tips-

Sauté the garlic in low flame to avoid browned garlic. If garlic is over cooked it will have bitter taste to it.

For best results, use extra virgin olive oil.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use any other oil for olive oil?

No. olive oil is highly recommended in this recipe.

Can I add any vegetable?

Yes, I added bell pepper. You can also add broccoli or zucchini.

Can I make the entire recipe in the instant pot?

Yes, please check the recipe card below for the instructions.

How long can I store the leftovers?

Stays fresh for 3 days in the refrigerator.

Can I make it vegan?

Skip parmesan cheese or use vegan parmesan.

More Italian Recipes –

Easy Spaghetti with Rao’s Sauce

Veggie Lasagna Roll Ups

Coriander Cashew Pesto Pasta

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spaghetti with garlic and olive oil served in a large plate garnished with parsley and on the side are parmesan cheese and cherry tomato

Easy Instant Pot Spaghetti with Garlic and Olive Oil

Easy Instant Pot Spaghetti with garlic and olive oil, also known as Aglio E Olio, is a quite essential Italian dish.
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Dinner, lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Madhavi

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • 8 ounce spaghetti (½ lb)
  • 5 – 6 large garlic cloves, finely chopped I crushed it in a mortar
  • 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 1 sprig rosemary optional
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley
  • ⅓ cup parmesan cheese or to taste
  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small bell pepper, thinly sliced ( optional)

Instructions

1st method – Cooking the Spaghetti in the instant pot & tossing with garlic oil

    Cooking Spaghetti in the instant pot

    • Break spaghetti to half and add it to the inner pot of the instant pot. Add the pasta in two layers in crisscross pattern.
    • Add half teaspoon of salt and two cups of water. Push the pasta with out disturbing too much. Just make sure the pasta is immersed in the water.
    • Close the lid and adjust the vent to the sealing position. Pressure cook on high for five minutes. You can release the pressure after five minutes. We like it little softer than al dente, so I did natural pressure release. 
    • When you open the instant pot, you will see that the pasta is stuck together. You will also observe some liquid in the bottom of the pot ( once we mix the pasta the water will be absorbed). With the help of thongs gently mix to remove stuck spaghetti. You can use it immediately or close it with a lid and set a side for 3-5 minutes.

    Making Garlic Oil & Tossing with Spaghetti 

    • Heat a pan and add the olive oil. Reduce the heat to low and add the minced garlic and saute until fragrant. Make sure the heat is on low to avoid burnt garlic. I also added rosemary, but its optional.
    • Add Italian seasoning red chili flakes. Saute for 20 seconds. I also added thinly sliced orange bell pepper and sautéed for 3-4 minutes.
    • Add cooked spaghetti, parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Gently toss the pasta, taste and adjust the seasoning.

    2nd method – Making Spaghetti with garlic and olive in the instant pot.

    • Turn on the instant pot in saute mode. When hot add olive oil.
    • Add rosemary (optional) and finely chopped garlic and saute for few minutes, do not brown.
    • Add Italian seasoning and red chili flakes. Saue for 30 seconds. If using bell pepper, add it now and saute for a minute.
    • Add two cups water and salt and give a mix.
    • Break spaghetti to half and add the pasta in two layers in crisscross pattern.
    • Push the pasta with out disturbing too much. Just make sure the pasta is immersed in the water.
    • Close the lid and adjust the vent to the sealing position. Pressure cook on high for five minutes. You can release the pressure after five minutes. We like it little softer than al dente, so I did natural pressure release. 
    • When you open the instant pot, you will see that the pasta is stuck together. You will also observe some liquid in the bottom of the pot ( once we mix the pasta the water will be absorbed). With the help of thongs gently mix to remove stuck spaghetti.
    • Add parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Gently toss. Taste and adjust the seasoning.

    Salad Recipe –

    • In a bowl combine sprouted green moong dal, brown chickpeas ( or regular chickpeas), cherry tomato, and chopped jarred jalapeno with some balsamic vinegar and 2 teaspoons of liquid from marinated artichoke hearts ( or use olive oil and lemon juice). Add salt and mix it well. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

    Notes

    Sauté the garlic in low flame to avoid browned garlic. If garlic is over cooked it will have bitter taste to it.
    Adding bell peppers is optional.
    If you like adding veggies – try bell pepper, broccoli or zucchini.
    To make it vegan – skip parmesan cheese or use vegan cheese.
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    1. Sujatha

      January 09, 2021 at 8:24 am

      5 stars
      Very nice

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