A very simple preparation from Italy , rich in flavour and so easy to make. Makes for a perfect dinner when you are back from work and not in a mood to dish out the whole fare. This is a healthy alternative to Maggi or junk food at night. Remember you never put on weight on raw oil. In fact it helps the body in lubrication and fills you good ,to keep you away from junk.
You have to be a garlic lover for this dish. Before we start this dish , let me share a secret with you about the deep flavour in the all my pasta preparations. It is the Chilly Garlic oil !
Pour extra virgin olive oil into a clean jar. Slightly crush the cloves of garlic with the knife on a cutting board and put the into the jar along with whole or halved red chillies . In couple of days, the oil gets a deep flavour from the garlic and the chillies . This oil can be used to prepare hummus, pastas, final garnish for a curry after cooking or just to dip a fresh, warm piece of bread and enjoy the flavour. After the oil is used up the garlic and chilly can be used for cooking as well.
Ok back to the Spaghetti.
All you need is
All you need is
Garlic chopped - 1 table spoon
Fresh Parsley or Coriander
Fresh Red Chillies (or chilly flakes if you don't have some in the fridge)
Extra Virgin Olive oil
Spaghetti enough for 2
Step one
Boil the Spaghetti and just when it is 'al dente' (Italian term for 'under your teeth' meaning should be a bit hard when you press it between your fingers) pour out the water. It is important to save a glass of this water for the sauce.
Pour the Olive oil in a hot pan and add the chopped Garlic and red chillies
Just when the garlic takes up some colour , add the half cup of water saved from the boiling spaghetti. Add salt to taste. This makes the sauce which should be completely absorbed by the spaghetti
Step three :
Add the Spaghetti and parsley mix well. Place a lid for the spaghetti to soak up the water and in turn the flavour. Pour a generous amount of the Chilly Garlic oil or the Extra Virgin Olive Oil after switching off the heat. Remember if you skip this step this dish is no good.
Step Four
Plate UP !!
Plate UP !!
