Spaghetti Aglio e Olio with Lemon and Chili

Ingredients

• 200 g spaghetti
• 6 cloves garlic
• 100 ml olive oil
• 1 whole red chili pepper
• 0.5 whole lemon
• 5 g salt
• 1 pinch black pepper
• 10 g parsley

Method

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.

2. 2

   Press the garlic cloves with a garlic press and mince finely. Remove the seeds from the chili pepper and slice into thin rings.

3. 3

   Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and chili pepper and gently fry for 2-3 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let the garlic brown.

4. 4

   Drain the cooked spaghetti and reserve one cup of pasta water. Add the pasta directly to the pan with the garlic and oil.

5. 5

   Squeeze the lemon juice over the pasta and toss well. Add a splash of pasta water if needed to create a silky sauce.

6. 6

   Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Divide among plates and garnish with fresh parsley.