Aglio e Olio, a traditional Italian pasta dish typical of the city of Naples, represents the beauty of only a handful of elements yet is lifted by the sublime fusion of those ingredients. This dish proves that even the simplest but quality ingredients can make a wholesome and delicious meal. It is a popular and well-loved pasta dish as the ingredients used have a long-lasting shelf life and are inexpensive. And do you know what’s more? It’s super easy to make with essentially 4 ingredients and in only 20 minutes!
Ingredients
To prepare this Aglio E Olio Pasta, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- Pasta: Use Spaghetti Pasta for that authentic Aglio e Olio experience.
- Olive Oil: Sresth Ora Cold-Pressed Olive Oil is a perfect choice!
- 4-5 cloves of freshly minced garlic
- Red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
- A handful of finely chopped fresh parsley.
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese (it can be as cheesy as you want it to be!)
- Salt & pepper to taste.
Instructions
Cook the Pasta:
- Fill plenty of water into a large pot, adding a teaspoon of salt to the water.
- Cook your desired amount of pasta according to the provided instructions on the package or until the pasta is al dente. (The Italian term ‘al dente’ means to the tooth and refers to the ideal consistency of rice or pasta.)
- Ensure that a cup of boiled pasta water is reserved before draining (you’ll use this later on for the sauce!)
Prepare the Sauce:
- Pour a large quantity of Sresth Ora Cold-Pressed Olive Oil into a pan on the stove and switch the burner to medium.
- Add freshly minced garlic and hot red chilli pepper flakes to the pan. Add these two ingredients and sauté while being very careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add the drained pasta into the skillet and toss to coat the dry pasta with a combination of oil and garlic.
Finish the Dish:
- Add the remaining water removed from the boiled pasta to make a sauce and mix it thoroughly until it creates a creamy texture.
- Add finely chopped parsley and grated parmesan cheese.
- Add salt and ground black pepper as seasonings, according to taste.
Serve:
Serve the Garlic & Olive Oil Pasta (Aglio E Olio) straight away! You can add additional parmesan cheese and a little bit of Sresth Ora Cold-Pressed Olive Oil to garnish.
Importance of Sresth Ora Cold-Pressed Olive Oil:
The emphasis, and indeed the taste of this dish is centred around Sresth Ora Cold-Pressed Olive Oil. Its superior quality, rich flavour, and health benefits uplift the Aglio e Olio experience! Cold-Pressed Olive Oil has the following key features:
- Delicious Aroma: The robust aroma of Cold-Pressed Olive Oil benefits the whole dish as it provides a great taste to the pasta.
- Health Benefits: Cold-Pressed Olive Oil is beneficial for heart disease and overall health as it is high in antioxidants and monounsaturated fatty acids.
- Versatility: It can be used for frying, or as a dressing, thus making Cold-Pressed Olive Oil a general staple in most kitchens.
Using Sresth Ora Cold-Pressed Olive Oil is not just about adding an ingredient. It is about reaching out to new possibilities in the kitchen. Taste the essence of Aglio e Olio, and let the extraordinary flavours of Sresth Ora take you on a culinary journey. This time, it’s been Italy! So you’ve got to keep following to explore more recipes from all over the world, all with the purity of Sresth Ora.
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