Aglio e Olio (with Sicilian Potatoes)
By Kevin Berardinelli
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 5-10 min
Cooking Time: 20 min

Ingredients
1 lb. Linguini, Fettucini, Spaghetti, or Angel Hair
8-12 Cloves of Garlic
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Parmesan/Romano Grated Cheese
Bread Crumbs (store-bought or homemade)
Oregano
Basil
Ground Black Pepper

Directions
Preparation simply involves chopping the garlic and making your own bread crumbs, if desired.. However, it is the garlic prep that makes this dish so delicious. The key is to mince some cloves, cut some more in big chunks, and leave the small cloves whole. Boil the water now as well, and cook the pasta while the next step is completed.

Start by heating some olive oil (a lot) in a frying pan, and adding the garlic. It is okay to get some burnt garlic edges, as they are just like candy. Towards the end of this step, add oregano, basil, ground black pepper and some parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. Be careful with how much spices you add, since some store-bought bread crumbs may have a plethora of italian seasoning already in it.

Drain the pasta VERY well. Any excess water is bad. Now fold in the pasta to the garlic and olive oil mixture. Stir well to make the oil and spices consistent throughout the pasta. Keep it all on low-med heat while adding more parmesan, olive oil, and bread crumbs. Keep mixing on low-med heat, until you cannot take the smell anymore. Sprinkle more cheese and black pepper on top, and ENJOY!