Spaghetti with garlic and chilli oil

5 tablespoons olive oil

2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

½ fresh chilli, seeded and chopped

1 fresh flat-leaf parsley sprig, chopped

350g (12oz) spaghetti

salt

Heat the oil in a small saucepan, add the garlic and chilli and cook over a low heat for a few minutes until the garlic is golden brown.

Season lightly with salt, remove the pan from the heat and add the parsley.

Cook the spaghetti in a large pan of salted, boiling water until al dente, then drain, toss with the garlic and chilli oil, and serve.

Preparation time:
5 minutes

Cooking time:
15 minutes

Serves 4