Easy Spaghetti Aglio e Olio with Chicken or Salmon
Make this easy spaghetti aglio e olio in only 20 minutes! Pair the delicious sauce of pasta water, garlic, and Italian seasoning with oven baked chicken or salmon! This is an easy weeknight meal that is full of flavor and bound to be a family favorite!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 448kcal
Ingredients
Pasta Aglio e Olio
- 1 lb. spaghetti
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 4 large garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning divided
- ¼ cup parsley chopped
- ¾ cup Parmesan cheese divided
- 1 cup pasta water reserved
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes optional
Chicken Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts or use salmon
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- If using protein, cook thin-sliced boneless chicken breast seasoned with Italian seasoning, or air fryer salmon. Fill a large pot of water and heat over medium-high heat until boiling. Salt the water and then cook the spaghetti according to al dente package directions. Reserve at least 1 cup of pasta water.1 lb. spaghetti, 2 large chicken breasts, 2 tablespoon olive oil, salt and pepper, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Heat olive oil in a large cast iron pot over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and Italian seasoning and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add 1 cup of pasta water and tomatoes and cook for about 5 minutes or until the liquid is reduced and the tomatoes are softened.⅓ cup olive oil, 4 large garlic cloves, 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1 cup pasta water
- Lower heat and then add cooked al dente spaghetti to the pot along with Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, and additional pasta water if needed. Use a pair of tongs to stir and season with salt and black pepper if needed.¼ cup parsley, ¾ cup Parmesan cheese
- Top the pasta with the cooked chicken or salmon, a drizzle of oil, extra parsley, and cheese.
Notes
Nutrition information does not include protein. This recipe is inspired by the original recipe posted by Ina Garten on the Food Network.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Use either this oven-baked chicken recipe or this air fryer salmon recipe to add protein.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 448kcal | Carbohydrates: 58.1g | Protein: 15.2g | Fat: 17.3g
