Spaghetti aglio olio is one of the most basic and easiest pasta based recipes. As compared to traditional more sophisticated spaghetti bolognese, this pasta is made with garlic (aglio) and oil
(olio). For my version, addition of prawns, squids and chili flakes is what it needs to compliment simple aglio olio..
Ingredients (1-2 serving)
The trick to get the most flavor is to heat the sliced garlic to golden brown, reduce the heat before adding other ingredients. If the garlic too light, you won't get enough flavor to infuse into the oil. Too dark, you will end up with bitter garlic oil. Happy trying... C,")
- 150g of uncooked spaghetti
- 1/2 cup of oil - for best health benefit, use an olive oil
- 4 cloves of garlic, sliced
- chili flakes - shredded from 1 whole dried chili
- 100g of prawn
- 100g of squid
- salt and grounded pepper to taste
Method
- In a large pot, bring lightly salted water into boil and cook spaghetti until it is al dante. Once done, drain and set aside in large bowl.
- In a flat bottom skillet, toss sliced garlic in hot oil until golden brown. Reduce to medium heat and add in remaining of chili flake, prawn and squid. Allow to cook for 5 minutes (Do not overcook the seafood).
- In a spaghetti bowl, stir in salt and black pepper into the spaghetti, season as your preferences.
- Add in the seafood aglio e olio into the pasta. Mixed well, preferably allowing the oil coat all the spaghetti. Serve while still warm.
