Spaghetti Al Zenzaro

Directions

1. 1

   1 lb Spaghetti, preferably -imported Italian 6 To 10 garlic cloves, -coarsely chopped 1 Piece fresh ginger, -unpeeled, about 2 inches -long,

2. 2

   Any adventurous pasta eaters out there? Fragrant fresh ginger, flakes of hot red pepper and a hefty jolt of garlic season this pasta dish

3. 3

   Boil spaghetti until al dente

4. 4

   Meanwhile, heat garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes in olive oil, cooking until garlic becomes golden around the edges

5. 5

   Do not let it brown! Drain spaghetti

6. 6

   Remove ginger slices and toss spaghetti with garlic/red pepper mixture

7. 7

   season with salt to taste

8. 8

   Toss with basil and mint