Spaghetti With Garlic And Chilli Food

CHILLI & GARLIC SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Drop the spaghetti into a saucepan of boiling salted water. Cook until it is al dente - about 10 minutes - but check after 8 minutes as different brands of spaghetti vary. Meanwhile, put the olive oil in a small pan. Add the garlic and chilli (add the chilli seeds if you want the dish to be really hot) and place over a low heat so the garlic and chilli infuse rather than cook in the warm oil. As soon as the spaghetti is al dente, drain in a colander and return it to its saucepan. Immediately increase the heat under the frying pan and cook briskly for a couple of minutes, taking care not to burn the garlic or chilli, or they will taste bitter. Add the parsley and mix into the spaghetti with the Parmesan. Adjust the seasoning and serve with the lemon quarters. Lemon juice adds a delicious intensity to the dish.

SPAGHETTI WITH GARLIC AND CHILLI

Steps:

• Add 2 tablespoons salt to 2 litres water and bring to the boil in a large saucepan. Add the spaghetti and return to the boil quickly, then cook until al dente.
• Finely chop the garlic and parsley together.
• Heat the oil in a frying pan over a low heat. Add the garlic and parsley and fry for 1 minute, or until the garlic is softened but not coloured. Add the chilli flakes and cook for 1 more minute.
• Drain the spaghetti lightly, then add to the frying pan with the water still clinging to it. Mix to coat with the oil. Add a little extra cooking water if needed. Sprinkle the spaghetti with the parsley, toss, season with salt and serve.

SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATO, CHILLI, MUSHROOM, ZUCCHINI & GARLIC

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in plenty of boiling salted water.
• Whilst the pasta is cooking, heat the oil in a large frypan on medium heat.
• Add the garlic, chilli & onions & saute until just golden.
• Add the rosemary, zucchini & mushrooms and saute.
• Turn up the heat and add the tinned tomatoes. Saute until just thickening.
• Drain the pasta and add to the pan with the tomato mixture in it. Mix with tongs & serve with parmesan cheese and freshly ground black pepper on top.

PRAWN PASTA WITH GARLIC AND CHILLI

Steps:

• Bring a large pan of well-salted oil to the boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente.
• Meanwhile, put the olive oil, garlic and chilli in a saute pan and heat slowly until it just starts to sizzle. This ensures that the oil gets infused with the garlic and chilli flavour, rather than just burning.
• Add the wine to the pan and reduce the heat. Reduce slightly.
• In a separate pan, dry-fry the cured ham until crispy (or do it under the grill).
• Just before the pasta is ready, add the prawns to the garlic and chilli mix and stir until pink.
• Drain the linguine, reserving a little of the water and add the pasta to the prawn mix. Stir well to coat. If necessary, use a little of the pasta water.
• Turn off the heat and stir through the basil, Parmesan and ham.
• Season and serve immediately.

SPAGHETTI WITH CHILLI AND GARLIC CRUMBS

Steps:

• Place the bread in the bowl of a food processor and process until coarse breadcrumbs form.
• Use a zester to remove the rind from the lemon. (Alternatively, use a vegetable peeler to peel rind from lemon. Use a small, sharp knife to remove white pith from rind. Cut rind into very thin strips.) Juice the lemon.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and cook, stirring continuously, for 2-3 minutes or until breadcrumbs are golden and crisp. Transfer to a plate.
• Heat the remaining oil in the pan over medium heat. Add the garlic, chilli and anchovies and cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until aromatic. Add lemon rind, juice and parsley leaves. Remove from heat.
• Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in a large saucepan following packet directions until al dente. Drain well.
• Add the spaghetti to the garlic mixture and toss to coat. Add half the breadcrumbs and toss to coat.
• Spoon evenly among serving bowls. Sprinkle with remaining crumbs and serve immediately.