Alla Olio is perhaps one of the greatest things that you can have in your Italian food toolbox. The first reason it is great, is that it makes a great starting place for other sauces. The second reason is that any self respecting cook can whip up a full meal using alla olio with what they have in about 15 minutes. The third reason is it will really impress guests. Be warned, this recipe has a serious case of a little bit of this, a little bit of that, so, I recommend that you make privately the first time!
ingredients:
- fresh garlic
- olive oil
- basil (fresh or dry)
- white wine
- butter
- parmesan or romano
- pasta (linguine, fettucini, linguini fini, farfalle)
preparation:
- Start boiling your water for the pasta first
- Wait around for a few minutes while the water starts to boil
- Slice or crush some garlic (about 3 medium cloves)
- Heat olive oil and white wine in pan
- add garlic
- add basil and any other spices
- sprinkle conservatively with parmesan while stirring
- once garlic is tender and slightly golden pour over pasta
- toss
- serve
serve:
Serve on warmed plates or pasta bowls with nice cool water or a nice wine. Ensure that if using a long thin pasta that a spoon is provided for twirling. Sprinkle liberally with parmesan. A crusty piece of lightly toasted Italian bread goes great as well.
Mangi