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March 5, 2018

7 Ingredient Date Night Pasta

aglio e olio recipe

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Ever since Roshan got me a pasta maker for Christmas, we have been trying out all types of different pastas at home. It has become our “date night-in” staple.  Let me just tell you, Roshan LOVES pasta!! Its probably one of his favorite foods in the world and this pasta definitely tops them all.

Pasta Ingredients
Pasta Recipe

This pasta is inspired from the simple Aglio e Olio which essentially translates to pasta in oil. It is a traditional Italian pasta originating from Naples and is made by lightly sauteeing  garlic in olive oil, sometimes with the addition of dried red chili flakes, and tossing with spaghetti.

How to Make PastaThis version elevates the traditional pasta, with the addition of fresh parsley and lemon juice it makes it so much more refreshing. Moreover, all it needs is 7 simple ingredients, that are probably always there in your pantry. Its quick, light, flavorful and oh so elegant! Its makes for the perfect dine in date night meal. And on everyone of those nights when Roshan volunteers to be my sous chef, its a lot of fun putting this dish together.

aglio e olio

aglio e olio
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7 Ingredient Date Night Pasta

Simple, classy date night dinner using only 7 staple pantry ingredients. This pasta is a light refreshing take on aglio e olio and definitely takes it up a notch!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 298kcal
Author: The Greedy Belly

Ingredients

  • 8 oz long pasta of your choice Fettuccini, Linguini, Spaghetti, even Gluten Free!
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley coarsely chopped
  • 3-4 cloves of garlic coarsely chopped
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil EVOO
  • 1 lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh parmesan cheese to garnish optional

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook the pasta as the package instructions. If using fresh pasta, boil for only 60-90 seconds. Cook until al dente. 
  • Meanwhile, in a medium-large saucepan heat some EVOO, until it has light bubbles. Add the chopped garlic and let is sauté so that oil gets infused with the flavor of garlic. 
  • Transfer the pasta from the water to the pan, using tongs so that you can get some of the starchy water. 
  • Add the parsley and juice of the lemon. 
  • Add salt and pepper to taste. Toss it all together with the pasta.
  • Serve pasta in a plate, garnish with freshly grated parmesan cheese

Notes

Substitutions: Make this gluten free by using your favorite gluten free pasta.
 

Nutrition

Sodium: 346mg | Sugar: 2g | Calories: 298kcal | Fat: 19g | Protein: 9g | Carbohydrates: 47g

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  1. Kaahini says

    March 5, 2018 at 1:57 PM

    Congratulations on your first post! It looks absolutely delicious.

    Reply
    • thegreedybelly says

      March 5, 2018 at 3:06 PM

      Thank you Kaahini! Keep coming back for more goodies!!

  2. Alafiya says

    March 5, 2018 at 11:18 AM

    This looks delicious and oh so simple, love it! Can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
    • thegreedybelly says

      March 5, 2018 at 11:21 AM

      Let us know how it turns out (It’s gonna be awesome!), we’re excited to hear about it.

  3. Heena says

    March 5, 2018 at 12:51 PM

    Esha.. what a fantastic way to portray your love for food.. I will keep a close watch on this blog and definitely try your recipes.. Keep going girly…

    Reply
    • thegreedybelly says

      March 5, 2018 at 12:55 PM

      Thank you so much!

  4. Sunanda says

    March 5, 2018 at 1:06 PM

    Congratulationsss on your new venture Esha ! This is great ! Can’t wait to try. Looking forward to all that is to come 🙂

    Reply
    • thegreedybelly says

      March 5, 2018 at 1:09 PM

      Thank you Sunanda, come back for more goodies soon!

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