Aglio Olio Spaghetti

Ingredients:
450g./1lb. spaghetti, cooked al dente
4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil.
2 plump cloves of garlic (finely chopped).
2 small, dried hot chillis (pounded in a pestle and mortar).
A handfull of fresh herbs (oregano, parsley, basil, coriander)
100g./4oz. freshly grated parmesan.
Salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Method:

1. Heat olive oil in a medium sized non stick fry pan, and add the garlic (not too hot - you don't want the garlic to color - just soften and cook nicely).
2. Add the Chilli and stir.
3. Now add the herbs - stir and remove from the heat.
4. Meanwhile cook the spaghetti.
5. Reheat the sauce - add the drained spaghetti - toss and serve in a warmed earthenware cazuela, with a sprinkle of salt, a good grinding of black pepper and generous amounts of the grated Parmesan.

Serves 4.