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AGLIO E OLIO

Garlic & Olive Oil

Serves 4-5 as a main course

Gourmet dishes don't get much simpler than this one. It is a classic southern Italian dish that is enjoyed by Italians all over the World. Use the best olive oil than you can get hold of.
This sauce must be freshly prepared.

6 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves of juicy garlic, finely chopped
4 tablespoons of parsley, finely chopped
salt and freshly ground black pepper
500g (1lb 2oz) spaghetti

METHOD

Cook the pasta in plenty of boiling salted water. A few minutes before the spaghetti become al dente heat the oil in a heavy frying pan (big enough to hold all the spaghetti) and gently fry the garlic until it begins to colour. When ready, drain the spaghetti well and cook for a few minutes with the garlic and oil, stirring continuously. Season to taste.

Transfer to a heated serving dish and toss with the chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

This dish is served without cheese.

Note For a milder garlic flavour, prepare the garlic as in Spaghetti alla Carbonara.