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Aglio Olio Olive Oil, Garlic and Anchovies Pasta This was a dish served by my mom every Christmas Eve but can be enjoyed anytime! Ingredients: 1 can of anchovies 1/4 cup olive oil (or more) 1 lb. of pasta 4-5 Cloves Garlic Minced 1 Cup of Reserved Pasta Water Directions: 1) Add 6 Cups of Water to a large pot with salt added 2) Boil water add pasta to cook according to directions 3) Mince 5-6 cloves of garlic 4) Add olive oil and garlic. Sautee (DO NOT overcook garlic) 5) Add can of anchovies 6) Add 1 cup of pasta water and turn to medium 7) Drain pasta 8) Combine the sauce over garlic 9) Eat and enjoy! Please check out my favorite selection of Pizza Books

Our friend in Glasgow is at it again.... Watch   Domenico Crolla  on an episode of The Hour Show. Chef Domenico Crolla shows a step by step method for creating his incredible tasting Spaghetti Alla Carbonara. What I found most interesting in this video is the simple step by step instructions he provides. He takes you by the hand so that you will be able to re-create this amazing dish in your own kitchen. I think the important point he makes is worth repeating. For quality, elegent dishes, you must use quality ingredients. For example note that Chef Dominico only uses Extra Virgin olive oil. Also, instead of bacon he uses Italian pancetta. pancetta is "a type of dry cured meat, similar to bacon. It is pork belly that has been salt cured and spiced." He does explain though,you can also use other meats if you wish, as well as using no meat at all. He insists that you should not use bacon due to all of the additives. I love this recipe and I look forward to s...

Bean writes: "My friend gave me this recipe after he got it while studying to be a priest in Italy. Easy & delish!" Penne all ‘arrabbiata Ingredients Olive oil (couple T.) 2 T. fresh basil (1 1/2 t. dried) 2 T. fresh parsley (1 1/2 dried) 3 to 4 garlic cloves, pressed 3 cans Italian crushed or diced tomatoes (I like crushed) 1 t. crushed red pepper (more or less to taste) Salt & Pepper to taste 1 package Penne Pasta Directions Heat the oil; add herbs and garlic. Add rest of ingredients and simmer. Meanwhile prepare Penne according to directions. As soon as the pasta is done, drain and toss with sauce. Serve with salad and garlic bread. – a bottle of Vino never hurt either! *I use about 1/4 c. olive oil, makes for a good sauce. thanks, for the recipe, Bean. Here is a great cooking resource from my pal, Rachael Ray: pasta on earth, albert Make Pasta at Pasta Therapy