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Pasta with olive oil, garlic and chilli
Serves two
This dish is both classic and simple, which makes it a great choice when inviting a few friends over for a meal. Better yet, it takes only minutes to prepare and is easy on your budget.
You will need:
225g (8 oz) fresh or dried pasta
5 tablespoons olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
1 large red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
Sprig of fresh parsley
Salt and fresh ground black pepper to tasteFirstly, wash your hands with warm, soapy water and put on a clean apron.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil making sure the handle of the pot isn’t over the edge of the cooker or other rings. Add a dash of salt and slowly add the pasta to the water. Stir occasionally to prevent them from sticking together. Follow the instructions on the pasta packet for cooking time, then strain and pour into a serving bowl. Stir in a tablespoon of olive oil to prevent pasta from sticking.
Heat the olive oil in a small frying pan and add the garlic, chilli and black pepper. Cook at moderately high heat for about two minutes to infuse the flavours into the oil. If oil spills onto the hob, be sure to wipe it up as soon as the surface is cool. Mix into the pasta, garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Try serving with a fresh side salad.