Aglio e Olio - A Traditional Italian Pasta Dish.

Aglio e Olio or "oily pasta" as we non-Italians call it is a traditional Italian pasta dish that is attributed to its origin in the region of Abruzzo. The region, which is isolated, is what could be called poverty-stricken due to its location.

Aglio e Olio is traditionally made with the fettuccine noodle, which is easier to make than fancy noodles.

There is no need for fancy pasta shapes to make this dish work. Remember, if you do not make your pasta yourself, the market is always teaming with a variety of noodles.

We have seen this dish in very few Italian restaurants and here on Cape Cod we have found a 72 year young third generation restaurant that serves up not only this dish, but many other traditional Italian dishes that are just mouth watering.

The ingredients are what gives this dish its popularity around the world.

None of the flavors can hide within the dish and while there are those who can tolerate heat, the red chili pepper seasoning is basically to taste so use on the side of conservatism at first.

Bon Appetit!

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• 1 lb Your Favorite pasta or Fettucine noodles
• 1 Tbs Dried red Chili peppers
• 1/2 Tsp Parsley, fresh and chopped (add as a garnish)
• 1 Tbs Garlic, minced
• 1 Tomato, Plum type, chopped, small (optional)
• 2 Oz. Extra Virgin Olive Oil (You may need more oil depending on the type of noodles)
• Grated Parmesan or Romano cheese

Saute the garlic in the olive oil until hot.

Add half the dried red Chili peppers to the olive oil. Add pasta to oil turning to coat the noodle entirely. Reduce heat and continue to turn until all noodles are coated evenly and hot.

Serve out of the pan to plate adding some dried red pepper and grated cheese then toss until all is coated. Garnish with parsley.

Tips:

Serve hot!

Drain pasta well.

Add grated Parmesan cheese for added flavor.

Serve with Gram's Cheese bread.

Can also top with Sausage, chicken or veal.

After perfecting the blend of olive oil, garlic and pepper, you may want to try the tomato as an additonal ingredient for a different flavor either cooking in the oil or as a garnish.

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