How to Make Spaghetti Norcina

Have you always wanted to be a gourmet chef? If you have ever wanted to serve up that special dish for friends that will have them talking for week to come, well here is a suggestion. No, you do not have to be a master chef to accomplish this dish, but your friends will think you have spent hours learning to perfect this offering. Spaghetti alla norcina is more than spaghetti with black truffles, garlic and anchovies. Here is how it is made:

INGREADIENTS

• One black truffle

• One

• cup of extra virgin olive oil

• Two garlic cloves, peeled, finely chopped, crushed to paste

• Twelve anchovies, soaked for five minutes in cold water, patted dry and finely chopped

• One pound of dried spaghetti

• Salt & pepper to taste

PREPARATION

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil for cooking the pasta

• Be sure to clean the truffle thoroughly, scrubbing with a small brush, rinse and pat dry. Grate it with a small hand grater

• Heat four tablespoons of olive oil in a pan large enough to hold the cooked pasta over low heat.

• Stir in the anchovies and garlic. Continue stirring about four minutes until garlic sizzles. Stir in the truffle and sauté one minute before you add the remainder of the olive oil.

• Boil and drain the pasta aldante. Toss the pasta in the pan with the sauce, season to taste while tossing with the salt and pepper.

Serve this feast with garlic bread, a salad and dessert for a memorable dining event.