Simple Spaghetti with Garlic, Peas & Parmesan - grain spaghetti

Method

• 1.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Cook pasta according to package directions, until al dente.
• 2.
• Drain pasta, reserving 1 1/4 cups pasta water for later use.
• Coat pasta with 1 tablespoon olive oil and set aside.
• 3.
• Place remaining 1/4 cup olive oil in large pot on medium-high heat.
• Add garlic and cook until starting to brown, about 3060 seconds.
• Add pasta water and simmer until reduced by half.
• Reduce heat to medium-low, add pasta back into stock pot, along with beaten egg yolk.
• Stir pasta until egg yolk starts to thicken.
• 4.
• Stir in peas, half the parsley and half the Parmesan cheese.
• 5.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Remove from heat and place in bowls.
• 6.
• Garnish with remaining parsley, Parmesan cheese and mint sprigs.