Ingredients

1/3 cup olive oil

3 Medium cloves garlic, through a press or minced

2 tsp parsley

1/2 tsp salt

1/8 tsp pepper

1/2 lb linguine, cooked

1/3 to 1/2 cup grated imported Romano or Parmesan cheese

Directions

Heat the oil, add the garlic and gently saute' for 2 or 3 minutes. Do not brown the garlic. Stir in the parsley, salt and pepper and set aside.

Prepare the pasta and set aside 1/4 cup of the drained water. Reheat the oil carefully and toss it with the drained linguine and cheese, coating evenly. Add the 1/4 cup water from drained pasta and toss.

May add fresh steamed broccoli or 1 6-ounce can of undrained clams or Chicken