Easy No Meat Spaghetti Recipes With Garlic

A simple and delicious meal, this vegan Spaghetti with Olive Oil and Garlic can be made in under 30 minutes for the perfect weeknight or special occasion dinner. Serve it with a caesar salad or artisan bread for an impressive Italian feast.

Finished dish on a white plate with toasted bread

Happy Friday, friends!

Before we head out to the adventures that await us this weekend, I have one final recipe to share with you that might just be perfect for this weekend celebration of mothers. A delicious dinner that can be made in just under 20 minutes for a meal that will is both incredibly easy and delightfully decadent.

What is this magic recipe, you ask?

Why, Aglio et olio. Or as we know it, Spaghetti with Olive Oil and Garlic.

Plate of pasta next to a jar of olive oil

What is Aglio et olio?

Aglio e olio is a classic Italian dish, perhaps the original pasta recipe, built on the cornerstones of any good pasta sauce: garlic and olive oil.

It is made by lightly sautéing a WHOLE LOTTA garlic in a high-quality oil. This simple garlicky sauce is then combined with spaghetti noodles and (often) topped with parmesan cheese for an incredibly decadent meal, complex in flavor with just a few simple ingredients, proving that delicious does not have to be difficult.

How to Make Spaghetti with Olive Oil and Garlic {Video}

Recommended Ingredients & Equipment

Ingredients & Substitutions

Pasta – Classically this dish is made with spaghetti. For a gluten-free meal, feel free to use gluten-free pasta.
Olive Oil – For this recipe you need a high quality olive oil. I recommend Bari's Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Garlic
Red Pepper Flakes
Fresh Parsley
Parmesan – I recommend Violife parmesan. It is creamy, melty, and tastes exactly how I remember parmesan to taste. If you don't have access to Violife, you can make your own parmesan.
Salt

Recommended Equipment

For this recipe, you will need a saucepot, large skillet, basic kitchen utensils, and a colander. (<<affiliate links)

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Go-To Olive Oil

Because this pasta relies on so few ingredients, it is important that we use the highest quality. For that reason, when choosing an olive oil to provide the foundation of this dish, I turn to Bari Olive Oil Co.

Bari Olive Oil Co. is a California-based company that has been making high-quality olive oil for over 80 years. They are a family run company that is dedicated to producing the highest-quality products available. All their olives are grown in California, supporting local growers and organic small-batch processing, ensuring that their promise of high-quality is never compromised.

And it shows!

Over the years Bari's olive oils have won many awards. Throughout competitions in California, Bari Olive Oil Co. continues to come out on top with its premium olive oils, making them widely known as one of California's oldest and finest producers of olive oil.

Bari's products are found throughout stores in California. But, fear not all you non-California dwelling readers. You can find all their incredible products online, too. So, go ahead and do a little shopping - perhaps some last-minute gifts for this Mother's Day - and fill your cupboards with these beautiful, high-quality oils and vinegar.

How to Make Aglio et olio

Step One - Prepare the Pasta

First, cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling water. Once the water is boiling, add the noodles and ¼ teaspoon salt. Boil the pasta for 7-9 minutes, until al dente. Strain the cooked spaghetti through a colander and toss it with a bit of olive oil. This prevents the noodles from clumping together.

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Step Two – Sauté the Garlic

While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Add garlic and lightly sauté, stirring occasionally, until garlic is fragrant - about 7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in red pepper flakes if using.

Roasted garlic and red pepper flakes in a cast iron skillet

Step Three - Assemble and Serve

Toss the cooked spaghetti noodles in the olive oil/garlic mixture and top with fresh parsley, vegan parmesan, and coarse sea salt.

Serving And Storing

Serve this pasta immediately with fresh parsley and vegan parmesan. Serve it with crusty bread, Minestrone Soup, or a vegan caesar salad.

Store leftover pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, gently reheat the pasta over the stove with 1-2 tablespoons of water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make this recipe gluten-free?

Sure! Just swap out the spaghetti for gluten-free spaghetti (<<affiliate links) and you have yourself a gluten-free pasta recipe.

Half eaten plate of pasta with a fork in the middle

More Vegan Pasta Recipes

Skinny Creamy Garlic Sauce Pasta
Vegan Pesto Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta with Bechamel Sauce
Penne Pasta with Vegan Vodka Sauce
Vegan Carbonara Pasta
Vegan Fettuccini Alfredo

Finished dish on a white plate with toasted bread

½ pound spaghetti noodles
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup Bari Extra Virgin Olive Oil
8 cloves garlic minced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
2-3 tablespoons Italian parsley chopped
1-2 tablespoons vegan parmesan
salt to taste

In a large pot, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Once boiling, add noodles and ¼ teaspoon salt. Boil pasta for 7-9 minutes, until al dente.
While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic.
Lightly sauté, stirring occasionally, until garlic is fragrant and light brown, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in red pepper flakes if using.
Drain pasta water, reserving 2 tablespoons. Do not rinse pasta with water; the starch of the noodles helps bind the sauce to the pasta.
Toss noodles in olive oil/garlic mixture and top with fresh parsley, vegan parmesan, and salt to taste. If pasta seems dry, add reserved water.
Serve immediately.

Serving and Storing - Serve this pasta immediately with fresh parsley and vegan parmesan. It is best enjoyed with crusty bread,Minestrone Soup, or avegan caesar salad. Store leftover pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, gently reheat the pasta over the stove with 1-2 tablespoons of water.

Variations - For a gluten free option, just swap out the spaghetti for gluten free spaghetti(<<affiliate links).

If you give this recipe recipe a try, snap a photo and share it on Instagram. Make sure to tag @mydarlingvegan so I can see your creations!

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