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Pasta with Oil & Spices


So rather than go to the store yesterday after work for some fancy-pants ingredients needed for a new dish, I went for a run instead. 

There will be no running today in this rain, so new dish will be tonight. 

Last night I made Rhys's favorite pasta, which I've shared here before but it's worth revisiting. And, there's a picture this time! 

Cook 1 lb of mostaccioli (this will feed an army, so cut in half if you're not feeding, well, an army).
Once the pasta is cooked and drained, return it to the pot and add 1/4 cup of EVOO. Add a little more if all the pasta isn't nicely covered with oil. 

Add a lot of oregano, about 2 tbsp but adjust to taste. Add black pepper, about 1 tbsp. 

Top with crushed red pepper to taste, depending how spicy you like it. And that's it!

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