In article >, M. FERRANTE
> wrote:

> I want to make some Spaghetti Alio E Olio (or however it is spelled)
> and every recipe seems different. Even though they all call for one
> pound of spaghetti, one says use a cup of olive oil, the next says
> only use 1/2 cup. And on it goes.
>
> Can someone post a quick, easy, and hopefully tasty recipe for this
> dish? I have never made it, but I've always wanted to try it. Also,
> what would go good with it?
>
> Thanks,
> Mark Ferrante
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From the Dean & Deluca Cookbook,
with David Rosengarten:


Simmered Garlic & Oil Sauce (Aglio E Olio)
"This one is a little lighter than most as it replaces some of the oil
with water."

1 lb. pasta, cooked al dente, to package instructions
1/3 cup thinly sliced garlic (about one medium head)
1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. very fruity olive oil
1/4 cup hot water
salt to taste
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh (flat-leaf) parsley

1. Place oil and garlic in a small heavy saucepan over LOW heat. Bring
the oil to a slow steady bubble, then let cook for fifteen minutes.
Using a small whisk, vigorously beat in the water until a smooth sauce
is formed. Season with salt. Keep warm.

2. When pasta is ready to serve, drain it in a colander and moisten it
with a little of the sauce. Place pasta back in the cooking pot overlow
heat, and toss well with the rest of the sauce and the parsley. Taste
and if necessary, season with salt. Serve immediately.


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This goes very well with a ciabatta or herbed foccacia. If you don't
care about the water, just use a little more oil.

Flavorwise, I prefer the garlic to be only slightly golden, if at all.
It gets bitter if allowed to fully brown. This dish also tastes great
if you substitute fresh basil for the parsley. If you like heat, add 1
tsp. red pepper flakes at the start.


Here's a good blog entry on an equally nice site (I don't know this
person...just found it on a google search)

http://ilforno.typepad.com/il_forno/...ple_as_it.html