Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Nothing is more comforting than a bowlful of pasta. Spaghetti Aglio e Olio is just what you need after long day of work; easy to cook and yum-in-your-tum to eat!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Caters To: Four gobblers

Challenge Level: Beginner

From The Pantry:

• 3/4 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• 8 garlic cloves, 4 thinly sliced and 4 minced
• 1 cup water
• 340 grams spaghetti, cooked al dente
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 lemon, zested & juiced
• 1 cup fresh parsley leaves
• Parmesan cheese as per requirement

Cook Away:

1. In a large skillet heat olive oil at medium heat and add garlic slices. Cook until lightly golden, about 2 minutes and remove the garlic from pan; reserving for later use.
2. In the same skillet add crushed garlic and cook until the strong fragrance goes away, about 30 seconds.
3. Add 1 cup water (use drained pasta water if reserved) and simmer for 2 minutes.
4. Add pasta and cook further for 1 minute.
5. Remove from heat, add salt, pepper, lemon zest & juice. Stir to combine.
6. Garnish with pre-prepared garlic slices, fresh parsley leaves and parmesan cheese.

Drizzle with olive oil and serve!
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