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Aglio Olio Olive Oil Garlic and Anchovies Pasta

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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

How to Make Homemade Pasta from Scratch

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Making homemade pasta is easy, fun and very rewarding. Sure it takes a little time and effort, but the result is worth it. you to can make a great pasta with these easy follow directions. I've also included a how to video. Enjoy! Ingredients for the Easy Pasta Dough Recipe  2 3/4 Cups of flour (I recommend King Arthur Flour Flour White Bread, 5-pounds (Pack of 4). Bread flour is better for Pasta. All purpose will work)  1 teaspoon of salt  1 Tablespoon of olive oil (Optional)  1 teaspoon of salt 3 eggs at room temperature  Directions  In a bowl combine the flour and salt. Mix well with a fork until salt is well mixed.  Mound flour on the counter. In separate bowl whisk 3 eggs.  Add 1 Tablespoon of Olive Oil (Optional) In the middle of the mound of flour make a hole or moat. Pour in egg mixture and mix with flour until all egg mixture has been absorbed by the flour  Knead for 8-10 minutes until dough is barel...