Recipe: Spaghetti Aglio Olio with Smoked Duck

MCO 2.0 (Movement Control Order) is here. Over the next two weeks, I'm sure many of you will be cooking a lot more at home since movement will be restricted during these times. Here's an easy, inexpensive dish you can try at home - Spaghetti Aglio Olio with Smoked Duck.

Smoked duck breast can easily be bought from one of those online grocers (I get mine here). Each piece is about 220-240g and can generously feed 2 pax. These smoked duck breast are ready to eat; simply defrost and lightly heat up in pan or you can place in oven for 8-10 minutes, until skin is crispy. 

Spaghetti aglio olio is one of the easiest pasta dish to prepare at home. You just need good quality olive oil, garlic and chilli flakes and voila! Garnish with some fresh sweet basil and you have one delicious pasta dish.

Spaghetti Aglio Olio with Smoked Duck

Spaghetti Aglio Olio with Smoked Duck
Recipe by Baby Sumo
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Serves 2

Ingredients
180g spaghetti
1 (220g) smoked duck breast
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp chilli flakes
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Sweet basil, to garnish


1. Place the smoked duck breast, skin side up, into oven at 180°C (roast mode). Roast for about 8-10 minutes, until skin is crispy. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing.

2. In a large pot of salted water, cook spaghetti according to pack instructions, for 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain and set aside.

3. In a large frying pan or wok, heat olive oil. Add the garlic and chilli flakes and saute for 2 minutes, until garlic is lightly golden. Add spaghetti and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. 

4. Divide pasta into two plates, then top with sliced smoked duck. Garnish with chopped sweet basil.

Note: If you do not have an oven, you can just pan fry the duck in your pan for about 5 minutes.
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