The Lazy Cook Show

Spaghetti with Garlic and Black Pepper

This delicious yet simple dish is a Neapolitan classic that can be enjoyed at any time of the day or evening. This dish stands either on it's own or as an accompaniment to other dishes. Always source the best quality ingredients.

Serves 2

Ingredients:

250g dried durum wheat (gran semola) spaghetti

Sea salt to taste

2 cloves of garlic, crushed

1 tbsp of good quality olive oil

A knob of butter

Lots of freshly-ground black pepper

Chopped parsley for garnish

Method:

Cook the spaghetti in lots of boiling salted water until it is 'al dente' or slightly nutty in texture. Drain and set aside.

Over medium heat fry the garlic in the butter and olive oil. Stir and fry, taking care not to let the garlic burn. When the garlic aroma hits you, it is time to add the cooked spaghetti. Stir to combine the ingredients and remove the pan from the heat. Add lots and lots of freshly ground black pepper, and add sea salt to taste.

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve.

Enjoy!

Notes: 

I love to serve this with grilled fish and a Caprese (tomato and mozzarella) salad. You can also use soba (buckwheat) noodles as a super-healthy alternative.