Chilli Oil Pasta

15 mins
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Keep a pot of water with salt and 1 tsp dried oregano to boil.
  2. 2Keep a pot of water with salt and 1 tsp dried oregano to boil.
  3. 3Keep a pot of water with salt and 1 tsp dried oregano to boil.
  4. 4Finely chop 1 medium sized onion and 2 cloves of garlic.
  5. 5Finely chop 1 medium sized onion and 2 cloves of garlic.
  6. 6Finely chop 1 medium sized onion and 2 cloves of garlic.
  7. 7Add 2 portions of pasta to the boiling water.
  8. 8Add 2 portions of pasta to the boiling water.
  9. 9Add 2 portions of pasta to the boiling water.
  10. 10Set to medium low heat and add 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil.
  11. 11Set to medium low heat and add 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil.
  12. 12Set to medium low heat and add 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil.
  13. 13Add the finely chopped onion and fry until golden brown.
  14. 14Add the finely chopped onion and fry until golden brown.
  15. 15Add the finely chopped onion and fry until golden brown.
  16. 16Stir the onions frequently so that it doesn't burn.
  17. 17Stir the onions frequently so that it doesn't burn.
  18. 18Stir the onions frequently so that it doesn't burn.
  19. 19Add the minced garlic and fry for 30 seconds.
  20. 20Add the minced garlic and fry for 30 seconds.
  21. 21Add the minced garlic and fry for 30 seconds.
  22. 22Add 1 tsp of red chilli flakes and fry for 30 seconds.
  23. 23Add 1 tsp of red chilli flakes and fry for 30 seconds.
  24. 24Add 1 tsp of red chilli flakes and fry for 30 seconds.
  25. 25Set aside 2 tsp of the chilli onion crisp for garnish.
  26. 26Set aside 2 tsp of the chilli onion crisp for garnish.
  27. 27Set aside 2 tsp of the chilli onion crisp for garnish.
  28. 28Add the cooked pasta with 1/2 cup pasta water directly into the pan.
  29. 29Add the cooked pasta with 1/2 cup pasta water directly into the pan.
  30. 30Add the cooked pasta with 1/2 cup pasta water directly into the pan.
  31. 31Stir until the sauce is thick and glossy.
  32. 32Stir until the sauce is thick and glossy.
  33. 33Stir until the sauce is thick and glossy.
  34. 34Add more pasta water if the sauce gets too dry.
  35. 35Add more pasta water if the sauce gets too dry.
  36. 36Add more pasta water if the sauce gets too dry.
  37. 37Plate the pasta and garnish with reserved chilli onion crisp, fresh parsley, lemon juice and grated cheese.
  38. 38Plate the pasta and garnish with reserved chilli onion crisp, fresh parsley, lemon juice and grated cheese.
  39. 39Plate the pasta and garnish with reserved chilli onion crisp, fresh parsley, lemon juice and grated cheese.

Ingredients

  • 2 servings pasta
  • 2 servings pasta
  • 2 servings pasta
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp red chilli flakes
  • 1 tsp red chilli flakes
  • 1 tsp red chilli flakes
  • 0.5 cup pasta water
  • 0.5 cup pasta water
  • 0.5 cup pasta water
  • fresh parsley
  • fresh parsley
  • fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1.2 ltr water
  • 1.2 ltr water
  • 1.2 ltr water
  • lemon juice
  • lemon juice
  • lemon juice
  • cheese
  • cheese
  • 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.