Thai Basil Pasta

Ingredients

• 200 g Spaghetti
• 1 cup Thai basil leaves
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 2 Red chili
• 2 tbsp Fish sauce
• 1 tbsp Soy sauce
• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 1 Lime(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente, about 10 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain.

2. 2

   While the pasta cooks, heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sliced chili and stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet along with fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and the reserved pasta water. Toss well to coat, about 1-2 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove from heat and stir in the Thai basil leaves until wilted. Squeeze lime juice over the top, toss once more, and serve immediately.