Basilic Spaghetti

Prep: 10min
| Servings: 4 | Cook: 15min
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Enjoy the basil spaghetti from Spoonsparrow as lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch Basil
  • 1 Shallot
  • 1 Garlic clove
  • 6 tbsp Olive oil
  • 50 g small capers
  • a few spritzes lemon juice
  • Salt
  • freshly ground pepper
  • 500 g spaghetti

Instructions

  1. 1.

    Rinse the basil (reserve a few leaves for garnish), shake dry and finely chop. Peel and finely mince the shallot and garlic.

  2. 2.

    Heat the olive oil in a pan. Sauté the shallot and garlic in it. Remove the pan from heat.

  3. 3.

    Stir in the basil and capers. Season with lemon juice, salt and pepper. Return to low heat to keep warm.

  4. 4.

    Cook the spaghetti in plenty of salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let rest. Toss the spaghetti with the caper oil. Serve garnished with basil leaves.