Matteo Grella (22), MSc student of Food Technology. Photo: Luuk Zegers All the flavours of the world can be found in the WUR community. Matteo Grella (22), an MSc student of Food Technology, shares a favourite from Italy.
‘When I was a kid, my father was working so he had to cook fast. He knew two simple recipes that I could choose between. The sauce for this dish has just three ingredients: garlic, olive oil, and chili peppers. I added anchovies but you can also leave them out. You can book me as a chef. I will show you how to prepare a dish step by step. That way you enjoy a nice meal and learn how to make it yourself into the bargain. Interested? Book me on Instagram: matteo_grella98.’
IIngredients (for two)
- 250g spaghetti
- A generous splash of olive oil
- 1 chili pepper
- 3 cloves of garlic, pealed
- 3 anchovies, plus extra to serve
- 12 mint leaves blended with 4 soupspoons of breadcrumbs
Method
- Heat the oil on a low heat.
- Add the anchovies and stir until they are absorbed into the oil.
- Add the garlic and whole chili pepper.
- Meanwhile, boil the spaghetti in a large pan of water.
- When the garlic cloves are golden brown, remove them from the pan. Leave the chili in until the pasta is done, or until it bursts.
- Drain the pasta, saving a little of the water.
- Add the cooked spaghetti and the saved water to the oil and stir well.
- Serve garnished with breadcrumbs and mint leaves and a couple of anchovies.
- Tip: Put the garlic clove and pepper on the plates. They can be crushed and added to the pasta for an amazing flavour bomb.
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