Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Dried spaghetti tossed with golden garlic slices, olive oil, dried red chili, and parsley. One of Rome's simplest pasta preparations, made from pantry staples and ready in the time it takes the pasta to cook.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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The full allergen breakdown is below. Select your restrictions to see a personalized safety status.
Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- dried spaghetti
- garlic
- extra virgin olive oil
- dried peperoncino (chili)
- fresh parsley
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- no hidden allergens in the traditional preparation
- no cheese — this is one of the few Italian pastas where dairy is absent by tradition
- some restaurants add anchovies — ask if unclear
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKTraditional preparation contains no dairy. Confirm no cheese is added.
Gluten-Free
Likely contains restrictionSpaghetti is made from durum wheat semolina.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in aglio e olio.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKNo tree nuts in aglio e olio.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in aglio e olio.
Egg-Free
Likely OKDried spaghetti contains no egg (semolina + water).
Fish-Free
Check with staffTraditional recipe is fish-free but some chefs add anchovies. Ask to confirm no anchovies.
Soy-Free
Likely OKNo soy in aglio e olio.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKNo sesame in aglio e olio.
Vegetarian
Check with staffSome restaurants add anchovies for depth of flavor. Ask if anchovies are used.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | Traditional preparation contains no dairy. Confirm no cheese is added. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely contains restriction | Spaghetti is made from durum wheat semolina. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | No peanuts in aglio e olio. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | No tree nuts in aglio e olio. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in aglio e olio. |
| Egg-Free | Likely OK | Dried spaghetti contains no egg (semolina + water). |
| Fish-Free | Check with staff | Traditional recipe is fish-free but some chefs add anchovies. Ask to confirm no anchovies. |
| Soy-Free | Likely OK | No soy in aglio e olio. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | No sesame in aglio e olio. |
| Vegetarian | Check with staff | Some restaurants add anchovies for depth of flavor. Ask if anchovies are used. |
Key risk: Spaghetti aglio e olio is one of Italy's safest pasta dishes for dairy and egg allergies. It is dried pasta (no egg), no cheese, and no cream. The traditional version is olive oil and garlic only. The risk is restaurants that add anchovies (fish) or a cheese garnish — both of which are non-traditional additions but not uncommon.
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