Spaghetti aglio e olio with toasted breadcrumbs
Garlic, chilli and good olive oil toss through spaghetti, finished with a crisp golden crumb for crunch.
- Time20 mins
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.02 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Boil the spaghetti in salted water for the packet time.
9 min - 2
Warm 1 tablespoon oil in a frying pan and fry the breadcrumbs for 3 minutes until crisp and golden. Tip out.
3 min - 3
Wipe the pan, add the remaining oil, garlic and chilli on a low heat. Cook gently for 2 minutes until the garlic is pale gold. Do not let it brown.
2 min - 4
Add a ladle of pasta water to the garlic oil, then drain the spaghetti and toss it in. Cook for 1 minute until the sauce is glossy.
1 min - 5
Add the parsley and lemon zest and top with the crumbs.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.