Spaghetti with Olive Oil, Garlic and Chillies

Submitted by Terese

"This is a really quick and easy dish with heaps of flavour. I love to cook this when I want something fresh and yummy to eat but don't have a lot of time. Enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 6 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 hot red chilies, seeds removed,if preferred,and thinly sliced (birdseye)
• 350 g spaghetti
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• fresh ground black pepper

directions

1. Combine the oil, garlic and chilles in a small frying pan and cook over very low heat until garlic becomes a very pale golden, about 10-15 minutes.
2. If things are moving too fast, use a simmer mat or flame tamer.
3. Meanwhile cook the spaghetti in plenty of salted boiling water until cooked.
4. Drain the pasta, reserving a small jugful of the cooking water.
5. Turn the pasta into a heated dish.
6. Pour over the hot oil with garlic and chillies, add the parsley and toss thoroughly.
7. Add a little of the cooking water if necessary.
8. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[Missy Wombat]

Simple, quick, with enough kick to keep things interesting. My toddler enjoyed this also.

 

[Sackville]

I make this often at home but always add a bit of parmesan on top to finish it off. If you don't have fresh chillis, you can use dried chilli flakes.

 

[Sueie]

This is the way pasta should be - simple, easy and and very tasty. Thnnks for the reminder of less is best.