Lunch: Bangkok Mall Pasta

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Basil

Health benefits of Bangkok Mall Pasta

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

4 ounces spaghetti
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
One 2-ounce tin anchovies packed in oil, anchovies finely chopped and oil reserved
2 tablespoons minced garlic plus 2 tablespoons thinly sliced garlic
1 tablespoon minced Thai bird chile with seeds
1/2 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons whole pink peppercorns
Pinch of ground white pepper
1/4 cup torn basil leaves, plus small whole leaves for garnish

Instructions

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta water.
In a wok, heat the olive oil. Add the anchovies, anchovy oil, minced garlic, chile and bell pepper and stir-fry over moderately high heat until the bell pepper is softened, about 3 minutes. Add the pasta, reserved pasta water, oyster sauce, soy sauce and sugar and cook, tossing, until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Add the sliced garlic, pink peppercorns, white pepper and torn basil leaves and toss. Serve topped with whole basil leaves.

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