On a glossy, jet black ceramic plate, sun-yellow spaghetti strands twirl around like a dancer in a sleek number. Dotted amongst the pasta twirls are specks of dazzling green zucchini ribbons and coriander. A scattering of vibrant, ruby red cherry tomatoes adds a pop of colour and tempting visual appeal, just asking to be freshly cracked black peppered.

Zesty Zucchini Spaghetti Aglio e Olio Coriander Twister

Name: Zesty Zucchini Spaghetti Aglio e Olio Coriander Twister
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 400 grams Gluten-free Spaghetti boiled till al dente; 2 medium Zucchini made into ribbons with a vegetable peeler; 6 cloves Garlic finely minced; 1 teaspoon Chilli Flakes none; a handful Fresh Coriander roughly chopped plus some for garnish; 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved; 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil none; To taste Salt none; To taste Black Pepper none

A delightful spin on traditional spaghetti aglio e olio.

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Italian

Technique Boiling

Diet Friendly Dairy-Free

Daily recipe · May 22, 2025

A little about this dish

While keeping the classic Italian flavours intact, this dish will transport you to the sunny coasts of Italy - sans dairy! The key ingredients for this unique recipe are fresh zucchini, garlic, and gluten-free spaghetti. A dash of chilli and handfuls of fresh herbs is what sets this dish apart from your run-of-the-mill pasta.

Ingredients (for 4)

Gluten-free spaghetti — 400 grams — boiled till al dente
Zucchini — 2 medium — made into ribbons with a vegetable peeler
Garlic — 6 cloves — finely minced
Chilli flakes — 1 teaspoon — none
Fresh coriander — a handful — roughly chopped plus some for garnish
Cherry tomatoes — 1 cup — halved
Extra virgin olive oil — 2 tablespoons — none
Salt — To taste — none
Black pepper — To taste — none

Preparation

Step 1 — 🍳🌶️🔥

Heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a wide skillet over medium heat. Add in 6 cloves of finely minced garlic and 1 teaspoon of chilli flakes. Sautee until the garlic becomes fragrant.
Step 2 — 🥒🍳🔄

Put 2 medium zucchinis, made into ribbons with a vegetable peeler, into the skillet and toss to combine. Keep sautéing until the zucchini becomes tender.
Step 3 — 🍝🍅🌱

Add 400 grams of boiled till al dente gluten-free spaghetti, 1 cup of halved cherry tomatoes, and a handful of roughly chopped fresh coriander to the skillet. Stir all the contents together, ensuring they're evenly distributed. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Step 4 — 🍽️🌿🔥

Divide the pasta among 4 plates. Garnish each serving with more fresh coriander, and serve the plates while the meals are still piping hot.

A final fox tip

Not only is this recipe dairy-free, but it's also gluten-free, and yet, it's utterly delicious. If you're not a fan of coriander, feel free to substitute with basil or parsley. Also, this recipe is a wonderful way to get a serve of vegetables into your day!