Nothing is more comforting than a bowlful of pasta. Spaghetti Aglio e Olio is just what you need after long day of work; easy to cook and yum-in-your-tum to eat!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Caters To: Four gobblers
Challenge Level: Beginner
From The Pantry:
- 3/4 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 8 garlic cloves, 4 thinly sliced and 4 minced
- 1 cup water
- 340 grams spaghetti, cooked al dente
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lemon, zested & juiced
- 1 cup fresh parsley leaves
- Parmesan cheese as per requirement
Cook Away:
- In a large skillet heat olive oil at medium heat and add garlic slices. Cook until lightly golden, about 2 minutes and remove the garlic from pan; reserving for later use.
- In the same skillet add crushed garlic and cook until the strong fragrance goes away, about 30 seconds.
- Add 1 cup water (use drained pasta water if reserved) and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add pasta and cook further for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat, add salt, pepper, lemon zest & juice. Stir to combine.
- Garnish with pre-prepared garlic slices, fresh parsley leaves and parmesan cheese.
Drizzle with olive oil and serve!
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