Simplicity at it’s best!
Some things in life are always better when they are simple…. just like Aglio e Olio! Not overly laden with any creamy sauce or tomato based sauce…. nor with any rich cheese either…… just plain simple pasta tossed in garlic, chilies and olive oil and its Simplicity at its best! And when enjoyed with an even simpler warm salad…… its Simplicity at its bestest!!
Aglio e olio
You will need:
- A cup pf pasta of your choice
- 1/2 tsp chili garlic
- 1-2 tsp olive oil
- salt
How you do it:
Cook the pasta in boiling water with salt and olive oil till al dante……. drain and run cold water through it.
Heat olive oil and sizzle chili garlic till the smell wafts in your kitchen!
Toss in the cooked pasta, garnish with some dried herbs and serve!
Warm salad
Warm salad pairs wonderfully with this pasta. Light, yet filling and you are off to a healthy meal!
You will need:
- Mushrooms, baby corn, asparagus about a cup together
- 1/4 tsp chili garlic
- Extra virgin olive oil
- salt
how you do it:
Toss all the ingredients and grill it for 10 min till the veggies are tender.
That’s it!
This goes as one more entry to Mallugirl for Summer Express cooking!
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Yes it’s simple…but sometime I wish even those simplest dishes were served to me , at my dining table :P
Shn
eerrrmmmm…… show this post to your dear hubby
Same Pinch. I just posted my version of Aglio e Olio yesterday
. It sure is an express dish.
I use much more Olive Oil, saute minced garlic and chilli peppers, crackle fresh coriander and toss in the pasta in this sauce. Check out my version at: http://theyumblog.wordpress.com/2007/08/13/aglio-e-olio-pasta-with-olive-oil-garlic-and-coriander/
YUP I saw that!
And corriander is what I am going to use next time as well! 
Btw I love your coffee icon - and where di you get hold of that gorgeous header.
I got hold of that gorgeous header after breaking mine and couple of other peoples head over photoshop!
Coffee, I love Aglio E Olio - it may be simple but it’s so flavorful. Love your salad too.
Thanks Laavanya! They pair together wonderfully!
That does look, well, Simple
& ready to be devoured :razz:
that chili-garlic spoon of yours always makes me smile, it is cuuuute
Thank you Sweetie!
Pasta salad looks so good & it’s so simple to make too.
What a coincidence. I made pasta too yesterday.. a slightly different version. Will post my recipe soon:-)
BTW, is that really what this dish is called. I thought it was something u came up with, like ur Al Lentilo Pulao :razz:
LOL! Its really called as Aglio E Olio! I wish I would have nemed it though
Simple, but delicious, the pics look awesome
Thanks.
Absolutely delicious!!!! Great Pics!!!
themistressofspices.wordpress.com
Thanks Aruna.
i will make it more simple…will just ask krish to cook it for me
by the way, have u changed ur camera? pics r stunning :razz:
no my dear….. its my same old 7 yrs old sony!! I think he knows that I an gonna change it very soon so he is behaving extra sweet these days
it’s looking delicious and ready to go into mouth.uh……oh no spoon let me bring one and eat.oops this can be just seen…….wished we can eat out of screen…….let someone find the technology.
LOL!!! I am sure someone is thinking of this technology !
Simplicity indeed but what stunner recipes! The pictures are mouth-watering… Your own domain - I didn’t notice it earlier! Great!
Thanks you dear Anita.
Yes, yes, simple things are the best-and if there is any doubt, you’ve got the proof
LOL! Thanks.
:razz: You use the chilli garlic in every thing and like magic they look so awesome. Its hight time I have to make the chili garlic now. One quick question, do you know how to make the so called American chopsuey?
I will post American Chopsuey soon!
Do make that Chili Garlic….. I call it a magic mix in my house.
absolutely gorgeous pictures.
Coffee, thats wonderful!
Simple and looks beautiful.
Coffee, check Nupur’s post and send her this by e-mail. I think it fits wonderfully with her project. I am not sure about the chilli-garlic part though
Hi Coffee Girl! simple and gorgeous recipes. Looks wonderful. Thanks for sharing dear.
Really simple, I just had the aglio olio the other day and gave thanks for its uncomplicated taste! These must be your best pics ever, Coffee!
Yum blog has the same pasta with cilantro.It is so simple indeed and yummy too!:)
I love the salad too coffee, great meal!
Totally agree, simplicity at its best is exactly the phrase that what would have come to my mind too. That vegetable combination is lovely too.
Warm salad sounds inviting. BTW, did you over-sharpen the first pic?
Love saying the name Aglio e Olio Aglio e Olio Aglio e Olio
Lovely idea - just the right mood for it.
Amazing pictures! Love the dishes as well. Baby corn sounds delicious.
Kanchana
Thanks Kanchan.
Excellent pictures Coffee.. Feel like grabbing it right away.
Very nutritious. Baby corns are my favourite.
Thank you SeeC! They are my fav as well!
Simple but loaded with flavor esp all those baby corns in it
-Mythili
Yup!
wow the pictures are looking gorgeous! loved the plate of pasta with salad serves one whole meal
Thank you dear.
Yes, it becomes a whole meal.
Uh huh, I agree, simple fare makes for some of the most tasty food :!:
I totally agree!
Coffee Lovely Dish… very simple but mouth watering…..That awrm salad is hit….. Will try both together next time :razz:
Coffee the pictures are looking superb.The combo with warm salad is gr8
nice entry for express cooking
That quickie is for me…:) I’ll try that warm salad today.
Coffee…that is one lovely looking dishes….nice entry….and love your spoon rather the bowl that comes with all the post…looks great…
Srivalli
http://www.cooking4allseasons.blogspot.com
happy independence day darling
wonderful! simplicity does bring out the best flavors. I add crushed red peppers and garlic powder instead of chili garlic. very appealing photo,,
Hey Coffee,
Hop on over to my blog & check out the award waiting for ya! :razz:
wah!!! old cam is working her magic for sure
happy I-day sweetie:) u have got some surprise waiting @my place :razz:
Lovely pasta. I liked it, got to make it as soon as possible.
hi Coffee,
nice dish . and great pictures as usual. i loved the salad , a healthy dish to complete the meal with.
is MBP is on this month ? if yes then whats the theme ?
stay tuned
-Pooja
Hi coffee
the pastas are looking so yummy!!!i love the babycorn…
Thanks a lot of for your kind words… Very encouraging.
Kamini
ur pics look the ones we see in those glossy women’s magazines.. really pretty
pasta seems to be a very popular dish among food bloggers.. havent tried it yet..
Hi Coffee,
Dish looks superb!!!!! Thanks for sharing easy breezy dish!
How funny! your first dish is exactly what m hubby made for lunch yesterday. That I ate when I got back from work! Simple, but very, very tasty…
Truly simple
Pasta is mouth watering………Love the presentation…….So simple and delish!…..YUM! YUM!…..
Cool and simply superb! love those pictures
Such a healthy and quick recipe..nice!!!
coffee.. i swear this looks sooo tasty, u made me hungry after my breakfast today…. uve started a pasta craving in me now…have to go find some pasta for lunch…… lovely lovely pics indeed
Great pictures.
Pasta looks pure and simple….one of my favourites.
hi
its a v delectable spread….a totally wholesome but light meal. loved it.
Yes your simple dish looks not like simple :roll: but very taste my dear
…..Warm Salad is very healthy with mashrooms,and baby corn. Nice entry 
As you said simple dishes will be pleasing and mouthwatering Coffee. Lovely pictures. Nice entries. Viji
Oh Coffee! The pasta and the salad both look soooooooo yumm! Will surely try them, my kids would love them too!
very nice presentation which makes my mouth water…..
God!!!What a dish!!What a presentation!!!Coffee you ROCKKKKK :razz: !!!!!
i kinda luv hte lighting in the second shot
uffffff…..how did u do that? :?:
woow wooow woooow…. wt else can i say for this???
its too good…I am gonna try it for dinner tonight….:) and surely give ur my reviews…and that of my family…:)
thanx…