3. Pastas/Starches

AGLIO E OLIO 1 lb dry spaghetti 6 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced 2 ounces of olive oil 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon grated Pecorino Romano Cheese   Cook spaghetti in large pot of boiling, salted water (2 tablespoons of salt for 6 quarts of water) until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of […]

Basil Pesto 2 cups basil, washed and patted dry (approx. 4 ounces) 1 cup olive oil 1 ½ ounces pine nuts, coarsely chopped 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 1/3 cup of pecorino romano cheese ½ teaspoon of salt   Coarsely chop basil. Mix well with remaining ingredients. Let stand for a minimum of 1