Canadian Living : Food : Cooking School : Cooking class: Two classic Italian pasta recipes

For the simple pleasures of southern Italy's exuberant pasta recipe delights, start with a full-bodied, flavourful olive oil, then choose either of these delicious pasta recipes by The Canadian Living Test Kitchen. Toss the classic Aglio e Olio (garlic and oil) pasta recipe with tender shrimp, or dress up curly fusilli with gutsy anchovies and vibrant broccoli.

Get the recipe >> Pasta recipe: Aglio e Olio with Shrimp

	1. Aglio e Olio with Shrimp: Fill large pot (about 24 cups/6 L) with 20 cups (5 L) water and 2 tbsp (25 mL) salt; cover and bring to boil. Meanwhile, in skillet, heat oil over low heat; cook garlic, salt and hot pepper flakes, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes or until garlic is light golden.
	2. Increase heat to medium-high. Add shrimp to skillet; stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until pink and opaque. Fill pasta bowls with hot water to warm.
	3. Meanwhile, add pasta to water, stirring to separate strands. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender but firm; drain well and return to pot. Add shrimp mixture and parsley; toss to coat. Empty bowls. Spoon in pasta. Makes 4 servings.