Aglio Olio spice blend is a savory, Italian-inspired mixture designed to instantly create the classic pasta flavor of garlic, oil, and chili. Key ingredients include minced garlic, red chili pepper flakes, parsley, sea salt, and with red or green bell pepper. It is commonly used for pasta, seafood, pizza, and dipping oils. Traditionally, aglio e olio (Italian for “garlic and oil”) comes from Naples and is one of the simplest pasta dishes: garlic sautéed in olive oil with a touch of chili. The spice blend you described is basically a convenient, dry version of that flavor. A couple of useful additions or notes if you want to refine or use it: Common extras in blends: Lemon zest (for brightness) Black pepper Onion powder Parmesan powder (in some commercial mixes) How to use it: Toss with hot pasta olive oil a bit of pasta water Sprinkle over shrimp or sautéed seafood Mix into olive oil for a quick bread dip Add to roasted vegetables or pizza Flavor profile: Garlicky and aromatic Mild heat from chili flakes Herbaceous from parsley Slight sweetness if bell pepper is included Show MoreShow Less
