Vegetarian mains
Aglio olio
'This pasta dish with garlic and oil is my favourite summer lunch. I just love the cleanness of the taste; it is a great tonic for a jaded palate and all my instincts tell me it is good for me.' (Guy Watson)
Ingredients
- 350g linguine (or spaghetti)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 red chillies, deseeded and finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- a pinch of dried chilli flakes
- 2-3 tbsp parsley, chopped
- salt and pepper
Method
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Step 1
Cook the pasta in a large pan of boiling salted water until al dente.
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Step 2
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a medium pan, add the red chillies and cook gently for 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes, being careful not to let it brown. Add the dried chilli flakes and parsley and remove from the heat.
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Step 3
Drain the pasta and add to the chilli, parsley and garlic, mixing well over a low heat. Season to taste and serve at once.