Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

my version of the garlic & olive oil pasta. i had it with anchovies, cherry tomatoes & a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and its really simple and yum!

i'm posting the basic recipe which is from here, feel free to add yr own ingredients like shrimp, mushrooms etc.

ingredients (serves 4) :

350g spaghetti

1/2 cup olive oil

4 garlic cloves, finely chopped

1-2 large red chillies, seeded and finely chopped

2 tablespoons of fresh parsley, finely chopped

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

directions :

1. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil and add the spaghetti. Stir well and boil rapidly for 8 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente.

2. Meanwhile, combine the oil, garlic, and chilli in a small saucepan. Cook over a low heat for 7-8 minutes to allow the oil to absorb all the flavors. The garlic should become golden brown but don’t allow it to burn.

3. Drain the cooked pasta and return it to the large saucepan over a very low heat. Make sure it’s not a high heat because you don’t want to dry out the pasta. Pour the oil mixture over the pasta and add the parsley. Mix thoroughly so all the pasta is well coated with the oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.