Chilli Oil Pasta

15m
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Keep a pot of water with salt and dried oregano to boil.
  2. 2Finely chop onion and garlic.
  3. 3Add pasta to the boiling water.
  4. 4Set to medium low heat and add extra virgin olive oil to a pan.
  5. 5Add the finely chopped onion and fry until golden brown.
  6. 6Stir the onions frequently so that it doesn't burn.
  7. 7Add the minced garlic and fry for 30 seconds.
  8. 8Add red chilli flakes and fry for 30 seconds.
  9. 9Set aside chilli onion crisp for garnish.
  10. 10Add the cooked pasta with pasta water directly into the pan.
  11. 11Stir until the sauce is thick and glossy.
  12. 12Add more pasta water if the sauce gets too dry.
  13. 13Garnish with some fresh parsley (optional).
  14. 14Plate the pasta and garnish with reserved chilli onion crisp.
  15. 15Grate some cheese and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 2 servings pasta
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 medium sized onion
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp red chilli flakes
  • 0.5 cup pasta water
  • some fresh parsley
  • some cheese

Equipment

potpanknifecutting boardwooden spoon