PASTA WITH GARLIC, OIL AND CHILLI PEPPER: SIMPLICITY AND FLAVOR

FUNCTIONAL SIMPLICITY:

Contrary to popular belief, pasta is best eaten in the evening. Indeed, cereals contain serotonin, which promotes sleep and good rest... and a good mood. We can take some precautions if we want it to remain a healthy dish and not make us gain weight.

In fact, before eating a plate of pasta, it's a good idea to eat a raw, bitter vegetable; this will help control blood sugar levels. The key is to use hot extra virgin olive oil in the pan to stir the pasta; this will create a protective film around the pasta, reducing fat absorption and preventing a glycemic spike.

• 80g of Senatore Capelli flour pasta
• extra virgin olive oil to taste
• 3 anchovy fillets
• fresh chili pepper
• chopped parsley
• a clove of garlic

In a pan over medium heat, melt the anchovies in the oil with chili pepper and garlic. Add warm water to create a cream.

Meanwhile, in another pot, bring water to a boil and add the pasta. Cook until al dente, as it will need to be tossed and finished cooking with the sauce.

When the pasta is almost cooked, drain it, reserving a little of the cooking water to add to the pan with the sauce to finish cooking and stir in. Also add the chopped parsley.

Plate up. If you like, you can also add some bread croutons sautéed in a hot pan, being careful not to get any brown spots.