Spicy Spaghetti With Orange and Ginger

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Serves 4 people

Categories: Main Dish, Pasta

Ingredients

  • 1⁄3; cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
  • 1 garlic clove , minced
  • 1/2 inch piece fresh gingerroot , peeled and minced
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
  • salt
  • 1 lb spaghetti

Directions

  1. Bring 4 quarts of water to boil in a big pot.

  2. In a small bowl, add oil, zest, ginger, cilantro, red pepper flakes, and 1 teaspoon salt.

  3. When the water is boiling, add 1 tablespoon salt and the pasta; cook until al dente.

  4. Drain, allowing some of the cooking water to cling to the noodles.

  5. Return the dripping noodles to the pot; toss with the oil mixture.

  6. Season to taste with salt; divide into 4 warmed pasta bowls and serve.

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