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Garlic-Infused Oil Pasta (Low-FODMAP)

All the garlicky aroma, none of the FODMAP load — lemon, parsley, and a silky sheen.

Gutlie September 26, 2025 1 min read
Garlic-Infused Oil Pasta (Low-FODMAP)

Garlic-Infused Oil Pasta

Aglio-e-olio vibes with low-FODMAP swaps.

gluten-freelow-fodmapvegetarianEasy2 servings
Prep
5 min
Cook
12 min
Total
17 min

Ingredients

  • 6 ozgluten-free spaghetti
  • 3 tbspgarlic-infused olive oil
  • 1/2 tspchili flakes (optional)
  • 1lemonzest + juice
  • 2 tbspchopped parsley
  • 2 tbspgrated parmesan (lactose-free if needed) (optional)
  • to tastesalt & pepper
FODMAP:Use oil infused with garlic (no bits). Keep cheese modest; choose lactose-free if needed.

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water.

  2. 2

    Warm infused oil and chili flakes in a skillet on low (don’t brown). Add lemon zest.

  3. 3

    Toss in drained pasta with splashes of cooking water to emulsify. Add parsley and lemon juice; season.

  4. 4

    Top with a little parmesan if tolerated.

Swaps & substitutions

  • Protein add: fold in canned tuna in olive oil or grilled chicken.
  • Veg add: toss in baby spinach to wilt, or zucchini ribbons in last 2 minutes.
  • Herb swap: basil or chives work beautifully.

Nutrition (per serving)

calories
480
protein
14 g
carbs
73 g
fat
15 g
fiber
5 g
sodium
320 g

Estimates; ingredients and brands vary.

Storage & make-ahead

  • Best fresh. If storing, keep 1 day refrigerated; refresh with warm water and a drizzle of oil.
  • Cook pasta just shy of al dente if planning leftovers.

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