Spicy Spaghetti With Orange and Ginger

Asian-flavored pasta

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2  teaspoons  grated orange zest
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄2 inch  piece  fresh gingerroot, peeled and minced
• 2  tablespoons  minced fresh cilantro
• 1⁄2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
•  salt
• 1  lb spaghetti

Directions

1. Bring 4 quarts of water to boil in a big pot.
2. In a small bowl, add oil, zest, ginger, cilantro, red pepper flakes, and 1 teaspoon salt.
3. When the water is boiling, add 1 tablespoon salt and the pasta; cook until al dente.
4. Drain, allowing some of the cooking water to cling to the noodles.
5. Return the dripping noodles to the pot; toss with the oil mixture.
6. Season to taste with salt; divide into 4 warmed pasta bowls and serve.