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Zesty Indian Curry-Infused Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Name: Zesty Indian Curry-Infused Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 12 oz spaghetti; Salt, for cooking water; 1/4 cup olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1 tsp red chili flakes; 1 tbsp curry powder; 1 tsp turmeric powder; Fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 tbsp lemon zest; 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

This fusion recipe combines the simplicity of Italian aglio e olio with the bold and complex flavors of Indian curry.

4.8(536 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·October 30, 2025

Zesty Indian Curry-Infused Spaghetti Aglio e Olio — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Spaghetti

For the Curry-Infused Oil

For Garnishing

Additional Ingredients

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 296 kcal
Protein: 6.9 g
Carbs: 34.5 g
Fat: 15.1 g
Fiber: 2.8 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1184 kcal
Protein: 27.5 g
Carbs: 137.9 g
Fat: 60.5 g
Fiber: 11.1 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
12 oz spaghetti	600	21	125	2	7
Salt for cooking water	0	0	0	0	0
1/4 cup olive oil	480	0	0	54	0
4 cloves garlic thinly sliced	18	0.8	4	0	0.2
1 tsp red chili flakes	6	0.3	1	0.3	0.5
1 tbsp curry powder	20	0.8	3.5	0.9	2
1 tsp turmeric powder	9	0.3	1.4	0.1	0.5
Fresh cilantro chopped	1	0.1	0.2	0	0.1
1 tbsp lemon zest	3	0.1	1	0.1	0.5
2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese	44	4	1	3	0
1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper	3	0.1	0.8	0.1	0.3

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Boiling the Spaghetti

1
Boil Water
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2
Cook Spaghetti
Cook the spaghetti until al dente, according to package instructions.
3
Reserve Pasta Water
Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.

Making the Curry-Infused Oil

1
Heat Oil
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2
Sauté Garlic
Add sliced garlic and sauté until golden brown.
3
Toast Spices
Stir in red chili flakes, curry powder, and turmeric, letting the spices toast briefly.
Tip: Be careful not to burn the garlic or spices as it will alter the taste. Add a splash of reserved pasta water to help the oil and spaghetti combine seamlessly.

How to Make Zesty Indian Curry-Infused Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Total time: 1 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Combining Flavors
Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the curry-infused oil and toss thoroughly.
2
Adjusting Consistency
Pour some reserved pasta water if the mixture seems too dry.
3
Final Touches
Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, cracked black pepper, and lemon zest until well-combined.