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Pantry Pasta

Cultural Context

Originating from Italy, Pantry Pasta is a staple dish that showcases the beauty of simple ingredients. Traditionally made with just garlic, olive oil, and pasta, it reflects the Italian philosophy of using what you have on hand to create a delicious meal. This dish is often enjoyed as a quick weeknight dinner, and its flexibility allows for various adaptations, making it a favorite in homes around the world.

ItalianITmain
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
spaghetti
bucatini
olive oil
kosher salt
4 cloves garlic
2 shallots
capers
anchovies
chili flakes
parsley
lemon

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: pecorino cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

1

Start by boiling a pot of salted water for the pasta, salting it like the sea with kosher salt.

2

Cut 2 shallots and 4 cloves of garlic; the shallots can be chopped into tiny pieces as they will cook down and become tender.

3

Heat a skillet and add about a third of a cup of olive oil to it.

4

Add the chopped shallots to the skillet and cook them down until they are tender and jammy, coating the pasta later.

5

Add the sliced garlic to the skillet after the shallots have cooked down a bit, saving some garlic to finely chop for garnish later.

6

Incorporate capers and anchovies into the skillet; if you only have one, you can use just capers as a substitute for anchovies.

7

Add chili flakes to the mixture for spice, adjusting to your preference.

8

Once the pasta is cooked, reserve some pasta water and then drain the pasta, adding it directly to the skillet with the sauce.

9

Toss the pasta in the skillet to coat it with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve the desired consistency.

10

Finish the dish with freshly chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéing

Equipment Needed

skilletpot

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

Pasta Aglio e OlioSpaghetti Aglio e Olio
Local Name: Pasta della dispensa

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