From: pbj@yabbs
To: all@yabbs
Subject: garlic pasta
Date: Sat Jul 30 16:38:47 1994

okey here it is.....the world's most garlicky pasta

1 can crushed or diced tomatoes ( you can use fresh too though)
2 cans tomatoe paste
7 cloves of garlic  (yes, 7 or so more can be beter sometimes though)
1/2 an onion diced
olive oil
basil
parsley flakes
oregano
and anythign else you like in sauce

first totally pulverize the garlic..smash it then dice it  the best thing 
to use to smash it is the side of a butcher knife cause it is big..point 
the blade towards you adn that way your hand won't get sliced....
next heat the sauce pan you intende to use to hot but not "water skipping 
hot" you'll burn your oil if it is that hotyou'll know it is right when 
the oil gently slides around the pan...now add the onions to the oil..you 
should use about 1- 2 TBsp of oil...sautee until just barely done...add 
the garlic ( cause garlic cooks faster than onion ) quickly add the 
tomatoes so hte garlic doesn't burn..(give the garlic about 30-60 second 
b4 you add the tomatoes)  add the tomatoe paste one can at a 
time..stirring to blend...add any other ingredients now.... to the sauce 
add about 2 TBSPof basil oregano and parsley flakes..if the sauce seems a 
little thick carefuly add small amount s of tomatoe juice or any citrus 
juice ( grapefruit doesn't work very well though)  let the sauce simmer 
for aprox 30 min or longer if you like...

now for the pasta....
16 oz of pasta
water (doh!)
salt
olive oil
basil
oregano
parsley flakes
butter

start the water for the pasta and once it has boiled add the following:
salt to taste
olive oil aprox 1-2 TBSP
     ( the olive oil keeps the pasta from sticking during cooking)
basil 1 1/2 TBSP
oregano 1 1/2 TBSP
parsley flakes  2- 3 TBSPS  

let the water boil for a few min until it turns green ( yes green)
add the pasta and let cook uncovered for aprox 8- 10 min or until al dente
drain and butter pasta  serve with parmesan cheese and sauce..nummy

oh yeah a little dried herb tip : before you add herbs to any recipie 
crush them in your hand  this releases alot of hte oils in hte herb and 
lets out a more potent flavor....

i hope you enjoy this let me know the response..okey??

pbj
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