Aromatic Spaghetti

If you Have fresh Basil,Mint & Flat leaf parsley, try this.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
1# Dried spaghetti
3/4 C.etxra virgin Olive oil
3 cloves Smashed garlic
1 Tbs. Red Pepper Flakes..more if desired
1/3 C. Chopped flat leaf Parsley
2 Tbs. chopped fresh Basil
2 Tbs. chopped fresh Mint leaves,Spearmint or other
Cook pasta al dente (still some firmness)
Drain and save some of the water to make sauce.......

In Large saute pan,Med Low , Heat oil with the garlic 2 minutes,watch carefully,if it burns it gets bitter.
Remove garlic (or not ) add pepper flakes ,heat for 1 min.
ADD approx. 1/4 cup reserved pasta water 'Carefully' stir to combine.
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Add pasta , toss to combine. Check for adding salt to taste.
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Sprinkle fresh herbs on pasta and toss ''just'' before serving.
now CHOW DOWN..... SB >^,,^<

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HINT....You may want to get the oil,garlic,pepper mixture ready and waiting for the hot pasta.





This message was edited Wednesday, Jul 23rd 2:34 PM