Let’s prepare tasty but digestible and light light spaghetti with garlic, oil, and chili thanks to a series of tips that also make them low glycemic impact: al dente pasta and raw oil.
Spaghetti with garlic, oil, and chili originate from the south, precisely in Naples, as a poor version of spaghetti with clams so much that they are also called spaghetti with “escaped” clams.
It’s no wonder then that the official taster and I are crazy about both preparations.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 5.6 oz spaghetti
- 2 whole dried red chilies
- 4 stems parsley
- 2 g garlic, oil, and chili mix
- 1 drizzle extra virgin olive oil
- to taste chopped parsley
- 1 pinch mixed peppercorns (with grinder)
Suggested Tools
- Pan non-stick
Preparation
In a pan, heat a couple of whole dried red chilies and some parsley stems plus the garlic, oil, and chili mix, and turn off the heat.
Briefly heat to release all the aromas, fragrances, and flavors of the ingredients.With the heat off, add a bottom layer of oil to the ingredients.
Cook the pasta – make sure it’s al dente – rinse it under running water and drain.
Meanwhile, just heat the garlic, oil, and chili sauce – the oil should not fry.
Remove the red chilies and parsley stems from the pan.
Pour the pasta into the pan with the sauce and mix.Plate.
Add chopped parsley if you like, and grind a bit more pepper.Your light spaghetti with garlic, oil, and chili is ready.
Enjoy your meal!
Storage, Tips, and Variations
The garlic, oil, and chili mix can become a base for preparing numerous dishes: always keep it ready in your pantry!
You can flavor your garlic, oil, and chili pasta with one or more of the following ingredients:
– a couple of well-drained anchovy or sardine fillets;
– a couple of tablespoons of tomato sauce;
– a sprinkle of grated cheese;
– a sprinkle of toasted breadcrumbs or whole-wheat breadcrumbs.
For a fresher taste, add a sprinkle of grated lemon zest on the spaghetti.
Use whole-wheat pasta to increase fiber content.
As an alternative to spaghetti, you can also use short pasta shapes like penne or fusilli.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Can I use fresh garlic?
Yes, but fresh garlic heated dry without oil risks burning.
This method works better with the mix.
