So tasty, so easy, and ready in 17 minutes! Sometimes simple is best, and this recipe calls for only a few simple ingredients. It’s just the thing when you’re craving a bowl of warming carby goodness.
📋 What do we need?
Try to use the best extra virgin olive oil you can afford. It gives a richer, more earthy flavour than regular olive oil. Often, extra virgin olive oil is used for dressings or to pour over a finished dish, rather than cooking. It has a lower smoke point than other oils, so it doesn’t suit high temperature cooking. However, we’re cooking this dish over a low heat. Parmesan – I like to finish this dish with shaved parmesan. You can also use pecorino or grana padano. Or use vegetarian Italian-style hard cheese for a vegetarian alternative.
👩🍳PRO TIP Be sure to save some of the water you cooked the pasta in. We add a good splash of this to the pan with the pasta and garlic to provide a little sauciness. The starch from the pasta water emulsifies with the olive oil, so the pasta coating is smooth and tasty, rather than oily-tasting. A humble but wonderfully tasty dinner, on the table in 17 minutes. Stay updated with new recipes!Subscribe to the newsletter to hear when I post a new recipe. I’m also on YouTube (new videos every week) and Instagram (behind-the-scenes stories & beautiful food photos). Some of the links in this post may be affiliate links – which means if you buy the product I get a small commission (at no extra cost to you). If you do buy, then thank you! That’s what helps us to keep Kitchen Sanctuary running. The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors. For more information please see our Terms & Conditions.
