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Pasta aglio e olio with lemon and chili recipe icon

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 9

Instructions

  1. 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. 2

    Step 2

    Finely chop the garlic and add it to the pan. Stir and lightly fry until fragrant.

  3. 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. 4

    Step 4

    Grate the lemon zest directly onto the pan, then squeeze out its juice.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Add a teaspoon of mustard. Chop the parsley and send half of it to the pan. Add pepper and stir.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    Drain the water from the pasta, but save some water for the sauce.

  7. 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. 8

    Step 8

    Place the pasta on plates. Garnish with the remaining parsley and drizzle with olive oil.

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