• 2 - 3  Tablespoons olive oil
• 3 - 4  Cloves garlic
• ½  Teaspoon salt
• 2  Tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
• ½  Pound linguine or spaghetti
•  Grated Parmesan cheese

     1. Use a garlic press or food processor to finely crush the garlic. Place
         the crushed garlic in a bowl. Add the salt and mash the salt and garlic
         to form a paste. Add the olive oil and basil. Stir to blend well.
 
     2. Bring a large pot of water to a rapid boil. Add the linguine and stir.
         Cook 10 -12 minutes or until tender.
 
     3. Drain the linguine and return it to the pot. Add the garlic and oil mixture
         and toss to coat the linguine well.
 
     4. Serve and top with the grated Parmesan cheese.