Recipe: Light Parmesan Pasta!

One of our favourite things to make at home is this time-conscious and quick pasta that has ingredients which are commonly found in most kitchens. This pasta is vegetarian friendly and light but decadent at the same time! Packed with fresh flavors, this is our go-to pasta recipe that we wanted to share with you if you are in need of an instant pick-me-up!

Ingredients:

• 400 g Conchiglie/shell pasta
• 200 g Gruyere cheese (shredded)
• 2 tbsp garlic (roughly chopped)
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• Fresh coriander leaves
• Chicken stock (1 cube)
• 1/2 tbsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp crushed chillies
• 1/2 tbsp butter
• Salt (to taste) 

Directions: 

THE PASTA:
To a separate pot of heavily salted water, add the pasta and stir gently to prevent the pasta from sticking. The pasta should be cooked for about 5-6 minutes max as it will finish cooking in the sauce. 

THE SAUCE:
To a cold pan, add the chopped garlic and 3 tbsp of oil. On low flame, cook the garlic for 3-4 minutes till it’s golden.

Add crushed black pepper and crushed chillies to the pan and mix for 30 seconds. Add the chicken stock and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes. Add some of the pasta water to the sauce and the butter and cook for another two minutes. Add the cooked pasta, and mix well for 30 seconds. Turn the heat off and start adding the shredded Gruyere bit by bit, mixing continuously. To finish, add the lemon juice and coriander. Add some of the shredded Gruyere on top as garnish.