Is there really anything better than a simple lemon pasta with crispy garlic in a velvety butter sauce? (a collective ‘no’ resounds from the entire internet) This posh twist on the cult movie classic, Chef is based from a dish called spaghetti aglio e olio (garlic and olive oil) featuring minimal ingredients that just burst with flavour, and comes together in under 20 minutes!
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 12 garlic cloves, peeled and cut into thin slivers
- 1 tbsp crushed chilli flakes
- 1/2 cup parsley, chopped plus extra for garnish
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and add the spaghetti to packet instructions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain pasta.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add pine nuts, cook for 30 seconds, then add sliced garlic and stir frequently until wonderfully golden brown.
- Scoop out half of the garlic and pine nuts, set aside on paper towel. Add wine, chilli flakes, butter, parsley salt and pepper to the pan.
- Add the drained spaghetti directly to the pan and squeeze over lemon juice. Toss until spaghetti is thoroughly coated with the sauce (add reserved pasta water if necessary).
- Remove the pan from heat. Add the parmesan and toss well. Check for flavor and adjust the salt if or lemon if necessary.
- Serve onto plates and garnish with remaining garlic, pine nuts, a little more parmesan and parsley, enjoy!
