See Also: Pasta
Spaghetti
1/2 to 1 recipe of homemade pasta dough, or readymade
2-3 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
snipped fresh herbs, or up to 1/2 teaspoon dried herbs
freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Pecorino cheese
snipped fresh parsley
Bring a large pot of water to boil. When boiling add 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon oil. Bring back to boil, cook fresh pasta up to 3 minutes, and for packaged pasta, follow the timing suggested on the package. When done, drain and place pasta in beautiful bowl. Season simply with extra-virgin olive oil, herbs, cheese, and parsley. Any diced leftovers of meat, salmon, tuna, olives, vegetables, tofu can be added. And don't forget Meatballs with Tomato Sauce!
Recipe created 2001-01-16.
