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Spaghetti 02

Spaghetti 02 comes together with Garlic, Olive Oil, Hot Red Pepper, and Salt. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tsp
• 3 tbsp
• 1/8 tsp
• 1/4 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Pre-heat oven broiler to 400 degrees F. Brush both sides of eggplant slices with olive oil, place on cookie sheet (or something similar) and broil on each side until nicely browned.

2. 2

   Cool and reserve.

3. 3

   In a medium-size saucepan, saut the garlic in the 3 tbsp. olive oil over moderate heat just until the garlic begins to colour slightly.

4. 4

   Add the parsley, tomatoes, pepper and salt and cook 25 minutes or until the tomatoes have separated from the oil and turned to sauce.

5. 5

   Stir frequently.

6. 6

   Cut the eggplant into slivers 1/2" wide, add to the sauce and cook 2-3 minutes more.

7. 7

   Taste for salt.

8. 8

   Drop the spaghettini into 16 cups rapidly boiling salted (1 tbsp.) water.

9. 9

   Cook rapidly 3-5 minutes.

10. 10

    The spaghettini should still be somewhat firm.

11. 11

    Put a small quantity of sauce in a warm serving bowl.

12. 12

    Add drained spaghettini, mix.

13. 13

    Serve immediately, topping each serving with additional sauce and parmesan cheese.