Directions
- 1Keep a pot of water with salt and 1 tsp dried oregano to boil.
- 2Finely chop 1 medium sized onion and 2 cloves of garlic.
- 3Add 2 portions of pasta to the boiling water.
- 4Set to medium low heat and add 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil.
- 5Add the finely chopped onion and fry until golden brown.
- 6Stir the onions frequently so that it doesn't burn.
- 7Add the minced garlic and fry for 30 seconds.
- 8Add 1 tsp of red chilli flakes and fry for 30 seconds.
- 9Set aside 2 tsp of the chilli onion crisp for garnish.
- 10Add the cooked pasta with 1/2 cup pasta water directly into the pan.
- 11Stir until the sauce is thick and glossy.
- 12Add more pasta water if the sauce gets too dry.
- 13Plate the pasta and garnish with reserved chilli onion crisp, fresh parsley, lemon juice and grated cheese.
Ingredients
- 2 servings pasta
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 medium onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp red chilli flakes
- 0.5 cup pasta water
- fresh parsley
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1.2 ltr water
- lemon juice
- cheese
Equipment
potpan
Tips
- The salt should be sufficient as pasta water is salted. If not add some salt while stirring the pasta. Remember that cheese will also be salty so don't overdo it.
- Stir onions frequently so they don't burn and taste bitter.
- Infusing pasta water with oregano/herbs gives a delicious flavour to this pasta so don't skip it.
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