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
Cuisine: Italian Fusion
Ingredients: 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

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Italian Fusion

Technique Boiling

Diet Friendly Dairy-Free

Daily Recipe: May 22, 2025

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.

Additional

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!