Late Night Spaghetti

Name: Late Night Spaghetti
Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti (I used fresh spaghettini from a local pasta company); 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (I substituted Grana Padano); 1/4 cup tapenade (olive paste-homemade is best!); 1/4 - 1/2 cup gorgonzola, crumbles (you can substitute other similar cheese. I didn't have gorgonzola on hand & subbed 1/4 c. feta.)

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Ingredients

1 lb spaghetti (I used fresh spaghettini from a local pasta company)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (I substituted Grana Padano)
1/4 cup tapenade (olive paste-homemade is best!)
1/4 - 1/2 cup gorgonzola, crumbles (you can substitute other similar cheese. I didn't have gorgonzola on hand & subbed 1/4 c. feta.)

Directions

1

Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water according to package directions. Drain.
2

Return pasta to pot.
3

Drizzle with olive oil; toss. Sprinkle with Parmesan; toss. Stir in tapenade; top with gorgonzola.
4

Note: if you have any fresh herb on hand: basil, rosemary, Italian flat leaf parsley, etc.-garnish the pasta for added flavor and color.
5

Plate and enjoy!
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Servings estimated.