Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

One of my favourite pasta dishes to eat. It is easy and fast to make.

There are many version of this Italian dish, mine is one I tweaked to my taste and after several

experiments!

As the name suggests, garlic and oil. Our family loves garlic so my recipe is very garlicky.

All sorts of things can be added or omitted from this pasta, add seafood or chicken if you like.

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

1/2 a packet of spaghetti (this feeds about 2-4 adults)

Boil as per instructions and drain.

6 cloves of garlic 

2 tsp of dried thyme

1 red pepper, sliced (you can add different peppers)

2-3 pieces of sun dried tomatoes (fresh ones also can)

4-6 pieces of mushroom (canned or fresh ones)

salt and pepper to taste

4 tsp chili flakes

chopped parsley for garnish

2-4 Tbsp Olive Oil

Method

In a pan saute the pounded garlic. Over medium heat fry until garlic is slightly brown.

(If adding chicken and seafood, add them now)

Add the mushrooms, peppers and sun dried tomatoes. Turn the heat up and fry until

fragrant then add the spaghetti.

Mix well and cook until warm through. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Sprinkle the thyme, parsley and chili flakes.

Dish up and serve immediately.