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Spicy Garlic and Oil Pasta (Aglio e Olio with Salsa Macha)
This super easy and quick Pasta Aglio e Olio with a spicy kick from salsa macha is perfect for sharing with another person. It's a flavorful twist on a classic Italian dish, combining abundant garlic, a hint of spice, and fresh parsley with capellini pasta. A must-try for garlic lovers!
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#Aglio e Olio
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Aromatics sizzling in olive oil
Recipe Information
10m
Prep Time
10m
Cook Time
20m
Total Time
2
Servings
Easy
Italian-Mexican Fusion
Spanish
Nutrition (per serving)
650
Calories
18g
Protein
75g
Carbs
35g
Fat
Pasta added to the spicy garlic sauce
Ingredients
Servings: 2
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Mixing pasta with the emulsified sauce
Instructions
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- In a cold pot or large pan, combine olive oil, minced garlic, salsa macha, and a portion of the chopped fresh parsley. Add a pinch of salt and place over medium heat. Sautรฉ the mixture until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden, about 5 minutes.5mPreview5mPreviewIn a cold pot or large pan, combine olive oil, minced garlic, salsa macha, and a portion of the chopped fresh parsley. Add a pinch of salt and place over medium heat. Sautรฉ the mixture until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden, about 5 minutes.
- Once the parsley in the pan is slightly browned and crisp, carefully remove it from the pan. This step ensures the parsley doesn't overcook and leaves its essence in the oil.1m
Preview1mPreviewOnce the parsley in the pan is slightly browned and crisp, carefully remove it from the pan. This step ensures the parsley doesn't overcook and leaves its essence in the oil. - Meanwhile, cook the capellini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve 2 cups of the starchy pasta cooking water. Add the cooked pasta directly to the pan with the garlic-salsa macha oil, then gradually add the reserved pasta water, stirring well to create a glossy sauce that coats the pasta.5mPreview5mPreviewMeanwhile, cook the capellini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve 2 cups of the starchy pasta cooking water. Add the cooked pasta directly to the pan with the garlic-salsa macha oil, then gradually add the reserved pasta water, stirring well to create a glossy sauce that coats the pasta.
- Toss the pasta well to combine with the sauce. Serve immediately, garnished with the remaining fresh chopped parsley.1m
Preview1mPreviewToss the pasta well to combine with the sauce. Serve immediately, garnished with the remaining fresh chopped parsley.
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