Pasta aglio e olio with lemon and chili
A simple and quick dish with vibrant flavor. Garlic, lemon, and hot pepper create a classic combination that transforms ordinary pasta into a light and aromatic lunch. Made from accessible ingredients in just a few minutes.
- Total
- 10 min
- Standard serving
- 190.4 g
Ingredients
Total 9Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Put a pot of salted water on the stove. When the water boils, add the pasta to cook. Heat a pan over medium heat and pour a couple of tablespoons of olive oil into it.
- 2
Step 2
Finely chop the garlic and add it to the pan. Stir and lightly fry until fragrant.
- 3
Step 3
Slice the chili pepper and add it to the garlic. Mix well. If you prefer a less spicy dish, remove the seeds from the pepper or use half a pod.
- 4
Step 4
Grate the lemon zest directly onto the pan, then squeeze out its juice.
- 5
Step 5
Add a teaspoon of mustard. Chop the parsley and send half of it to the pan. Add pepper and stir.
- 6
Step 6
Drain the water from the pasta, but save some water for the sauce.
- 7
Step 7
Transfer the pasta to a pan. Add some pasta water and stir. Add the water in portions so the pasta is moist but not swimming in liquid.
- 8
Step 8
Place the pasta on plates. Garnish with the remaining parsley and drizzle with olive oil.
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