Aglio e Olio Pasta with Chicken Cutlet

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Peel and slice the garlic.
  2. 2Zest the lemon directly onto the sliced garlic.
  3. 3Add chilli flakes onto the garlic and lemon zest.
  4. 4Chop the parsley.
  5. 5Cook chicken cutlets in a pan (optional).
  6. 6Boil spaghetti in salted water, stirring occasionally.
  7. 7Once the spaghetti is cooked, drain it, reserving some pasta water.
  8. 8In a pan, add butter and a generous amount of olive oil.
  9. 9Add the sliced garlic, lemon zest, and chilli flakes to the pan and cook until fragrant.
  10. 10Add the cooked spaghetti to the pan with the garlic mixture and turn off the heat.
  11. 11Add some reserved pasta water to the spaghetti.
  12. 12Add the chopped parsley to the pasta.
  13. 13Season with salt and lots of pepper.
  14. 14Plate the pasta.
  15. 15Top with chicken cutlet (optional).
  16. 16Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the pasta.
  17. 17Grate a generous amount of Parmesan cheese on top.

Ingredients

  • 12 cloves garlic
  • 1 lemon
  • chilli flakes
  • 1 bunch parsley
  • spaghetti
  • olive oil
  • butter
  • salt
  • pepper
  • Parmesan cheese

Equipment

knifecutting boardzesterpanpottongsstrainer

Tips

  • Do not burn the garlic, cook it until fragrant.
  • Don't waste olive oil in pasta water, just add salt and stir.