Brazilian recipe
Garlic and Oil Pasta (Macarrão alho e óleo)
Make a Brazilian classic with this garlic and oil pasta recipe. Simple, quick, and full of flavour, it's ideal for any occasion. Use your favourite pasta!
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Ingredients
1 packet of pasta (500 g, of your choice)
1 clove garlic
1 sachet granulated garlic
1/2 stick unsalted butter
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 bay leaf
Chopped fresh herbs (basil, oregano, parsley, spring onion, thyme, to taste)
Salt to taste
Ground ginger to taste
1 clove garlic
1 sachet granulated garlic
1/2 stick unsalted butter
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 bay leaf
Chopped fresh herbs (basil, oregano, parsley, spring onion, thyme, to taste)
Salt to taste
Ground ginger to taste
Where to find ingredients
Look for the pasta, butter, olive oil, bay leaf, dried herbs, salt, and ground ginger at the supermarket dry goods aisle, dairy section, and spice shelves; fresh basil, oregano, parsley, spring onion, and thyme are usually sold in the produce section or at the local sabzi market. If needed, use good-quality olive oil as a substitute for extra virgin olive oil.
Preparation method
- When the pasta is about 5 minutes away from being perfectly tender for draining, start making the sauce
- In a heated frying pan, add the butter, olive oil, bay leaf, and granulated garlic
- Immediately after draining the pasta, add it to the frying pan
- Mix the pasta well with the seasonings in the pan, adjusting the salt to taste
- Stir in the chopped fresh herbs and ground ginger, mixing to distribute everything evenly
- Prepare the plates by gently rubbing the raw garlic clove over the inside surfaces
- Serve the pasta on the prepared plates, finishing with a little more fresh herbs for garnish
Observations
Garlic and oil pasta is an iconic dish in Brazilian cooking, admired for its simplicity and bold flavour. Ideal for quick meals or whenever you want comforting food without fuss, this recipe uses basic ingredients that turn plain pasta into something truly satisfying.
The method is quick and keeps the focus on the flavour of garlic and olive oil, with a touch of fresh herbs, making it a versatile option that works for all tastes.
The method is quick and keeps the focus on the flavour of garlic and olive oil, with a touch of fresh herbs, making it a versatile option that works for all tastes.
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