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Spaghetti With Curly Endive & Balsamic Vinega

An italian recipe for Spaghetti With Curly Endive & Balsamic Vinega, made with Spaghetti, Garlic, Olive Oil, and Endive. Serves 4. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

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Ingredients

• 1 lb
• 4 pc
• 3 tbsp
• 1 head

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Into bite-sized pieces 1 tb Balsamic vinegar, or to -- taste

2. 2

   Cook the spaghetti until it is *al dente*.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, saute 3 garlic cloves in about 2 tb oil then quickly saute the endive in this mixture.

4. 4

   Add the vinegar, cook for a moment, then remove from the heat.

5. 5

   Season with salt & pepper.

6. 6

   Drain the pasta, toss with the remaining garlic & oil, then serve each portion topped with a big spoonful of the sauted endive, adding extra vinegar if needed.

7. 7

   VARIATIONS: Add 6 oz cooked cannellini beans when you saute the endive & season with a sprinkling of red pepper flakes if desired.

8. 8

   Follow the basic recipe above.