10 Minute Spicy Vegan Garlic and Oil Pasta

5 from 2 votes

This insanely easy 10 Minute Spicy Vegan Garlic and Oil Pasta needs just 5 Ingredients and Is Top 8 Allergen Free if using gluten free pasta.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Servings: people

Calories: 669kcal

1 lb pasta (cavatappi shown, use GF if needed)
½ cup olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, (use more or less depending on spice level desired)
¼ teaspoon salt (more to taste)
¼ cup vegan parmesan Cheese, divided
¼ cup fresh parsley

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, and cook pasta until al dente. Drain and reserve 1 cup of the pasta water.
While pasta is cooking, mince garlic.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add in the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring constantly for 3-4 minutes, ensuring that the garlic doesn't burn.
Toss in the drained, cooked pasta along with salt. Gently stir to combine.
Add in reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the noodles. *You likely won't need it all.
Garnish with fresh parsley and vegan parmesan cheese if adding.

*Get creative with this recipe and add in your favorite vegetables or vegan protein sources. Ideas listed in the post above.

*See post for notes about Top 8 Allergy Free variation and other vegetable suggestions

**Nutritional facts are just estimates. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates.