Pasta Aglio e Olio

Pasta Aglio e Olio with a Japanese twist combines the simplicity of garlic and olive oil with umami-rich ingredients like soy sauce and nori. This Halal dish is a quick, flavorful meal perfect for any time of the day.

Ingredients

• Spaghetti - 160 grams
• Olive oil - 4 tablespoons
• Garlic - 4 cloves, thinly sliced
• Red chili flakes - 1 teaspoon
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Nori (seaweed) - 2 sheets, cut into small strips
• Green onions - 2 stalks, finely chopped
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
2. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the sliced garlic to the skillet and sauté until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes, being careful not to burn it.
4. Stir in the red chili flakes and soy sauce, mixing well.
5. Once the pasta is cooked, reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
6. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the garlic oil mixture. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
7. Remove from heat and mix in the nori strips and chopped green onions. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
8. Serve the pasta warm, garnished with sesame seeds on top.

Nutrition

• Calories: 430
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 65 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• High in antioxidants from garlic which can help boost immunity.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil that support heart health.

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