Spaghettini with garlic, basil and pepper

4 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 pounds Dried spaghettini
10 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons Fresh garlic; minced
Red chili pepper flakes To taste
1 cup Fresh basil leaves; washed Dried, coarsely chopped
Salt and fresh pepper to Taste
Sprig of basil; washed dried

Directions

Bring large pot of water to boil over high heat.Season with just a bit of salt.

Add the pasta, gently pushing the noodles down into the water as they begin to soften,if they don't fit intoyour pot. Cook according to package directions or until al dente, firm yet not to hard to ther bite, about 8 minutes. Drain the pasta into a colander. Meanwhile to prepare the sauce.

In a large non stick skillet,over medium heat,add the olive oil to warm.

Add the garlic, cooking it until the flavor develops and the garlic softens, but do not allow it to brown. Add the red chili pepper flakes and the basil,cooking just until wilted. Remove from heat and add the pasta.

Return to medium heat and toss with tings to evenly coat the pasta with the sauce. Season generously with salt and black pepper. Transfer to hot serving bowl or plate. Garnish with sprig of of basil if desired and serve immediately...Makes 4 servings...

Posted to MC-Recipe Digest by Nancy Berry <nlberry@...> on Apr 28, 1998

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