Aglio Olio Pasta

Work your culinary magic on this astonishingly full-flavoured pasta that takes so little time to prepare.

Work your culinary magic on this astonishingly full-flavoured pasta that takes so little time to prepare.

Serves 2

Total Time 25 mins

Ingredients

Spaghetti	250g
Garlic, minced	3 cloves
Extra virgin-olive oil	½ cup
Salt	1 pinch
Red pepper flakes	1 pinch
Dry parsley	2 tbsp
Lemon, zested, optional	½
Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, optional	1

Cooking Method

Step 01	Boil pasta with salt water and oil until al dente (until firm), for about 8 minutes.
Step 02	While pasta is cooking, combine garlic, olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, red pepper flakes in a large pan over low heat. Stir occasionally for 8 minutes, until garlic softens and turns golden.
Step 03	Drain the pasta in a colander and set in the sink, reserving about ¼ cup of pasta boiling water.
Step 04	Add the pasta and water to garlic mixture, add parsley and lemon zest.
Step 05	Adjust seasoning, to taste and transfer to serving bowl.
Step 06	Serve it with grated cheese.