The most common types of pasta are spaghetti, fettuccine, angel hair pasta, macaroni, fusilli, bow ties (farfalle), penne, ziti, linguine and lasagna. Spaghetti is one of the most popular pasta types which can be paired with a wide variety sauces, for example, marinara sauce with meats and vegetable. However, the simplest way to cook it is just with garlic and olive oil. Garlic-infused oil is full of essential nutrients; it contains selenium, allicin, vitamin C, vitamin B6, copper and zinc that helps control acne. The anti-inflammatory properties help soothe inflamed skin according to Times of India. Other benefits include reduce of hair fall, good for cardiovascular health, lower bad cholesterol, protect against cold, etc.
This is the first time I am cooking Spaghetti in Garlic-Infused Olive Oil with Stir-fried Vegetables. The spaghetti is so delicious that it can be eaten on its own without any vegetable.
Ingredients:
- 75 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 120 g spaghetti (my rule of thumb is 60 g per person.
- 50 g red capsicum
- 50 g broccoli
- 25 g carrots
- 25 g prawns
- 25 g squids
- 2 pcs Shiitake mushrooms, soaked and sliced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Method:
- Cook the spaghetti according to instructions on the wrapper.
- Peel the garlic and slice them thinly.
- Add olive oil to a small pot.
- Turn on the fire to the lowest possible.
- Add the sliced garlic to the pot. Let it cook for about 20 minutes until you can smell the aroma. The garlic should not brown.
- Wash and cut all vegetables. You can vary the quantity and type of vegetables.
- Once the garlic oil is ready, spoon it onto the spaghetti. Add salt and pepper. Stir until the oil and seasonings are well-combined with the spaghetti.
- Add the balance of the oil to a kuali.
- Add the Shiitake mushroom and fry till it is fragrant.
- Add squids and prawns and fry till they are half-cooked.
- Add carrots, broccoli and red capsicum (in this order so that the red capsicum is not overcooked).
- Once the vegetables are cooked, pour them onto the spaghetti.
- The spaghetti is ready to be served.