Ingredients
- 4 ounces angel hair pasta
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic sliced
- 1 dried chili chopped, or 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- Parmesan cheese grated, for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a large pinch of salt. Add the angel hair pasta and cook according to the package instructions (typically 4 to 5 minutes).
- While the pasta cooks, heat a large frying pan on medium high-heat. Add olive oil and cook the garlic for 2 minutes, or until fragrant but not browned.
- Add chili and oregano to the pan and stir to combine.
- Reserve 3 tablespoons of the cooking water from the pasta in a small bowl or mug. Then drain the pasta with a fine mesh sieve or strainer.
- Add cooked pasta to the pan alongside 1 tablespoon of cooking water. Stir well to coat the pasta in the oil. Add the rest of the cooking water if needed to help form a thick and glossy sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and stir the fresh parsley through the pasta.
- Transfer the pasta to plates and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
