Aglio E Olio Pasta With Salmon

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Aglio e Olio is a classic Italian pasta dish made with simple ingredients like garlic, olive oil, and red pepper flakes. It’s a quick and easy dish that can be made in just a few minutes. The dish is named after its two main ingredients: “aglio” meaning garlic, and “olio” meaning oil.

To make Aglio e Olio pasta, spaghetti is cooked until al dente and then tossed with sautéed garlic, red pepper flakes, and parsley in olive oil. Some variations may include parmesan cheese, lemon juice, or even anchovies for added flavor.

The resulting dish is a flavorful and satisfying pasta dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It can be served on its own or as a side dish to complement other dishes.

Ingredients

Half a packet Spaghetti-reserve 1 cup of pasta water7 garlic cloves-thinly sliced or crushed1 fresh chilli or chilli flakes-add to your likingExtra virgin olive oilFresh grated Parmigiana ReggianoPacket of Cherry tomatoesSmall packet of fresh SpinachBunch of fresh parsley-finely choppedSalt & pepper to tasteFresh salmon

Instructions-

In a deep pan, heat up a generous amount of olive oil and sauté the garlic and chilli on medium heat for about 8-10min till lightly golden.Add in the tomato’s and sauté for a couple minutes, add in the pasta and mix thru together.Add in the Parmesan cheese & the cup of persevered pasta water and mix till the Parmesan cheese has melted thru very well!Mix thru the parsley then Turn off heat and toss in the spinach( add salt to taste if needed )Salt and pepper the salmon & Pan fry salmon to your likings. Place on top of pasta!