Mr.AHMED BAIG (BHMCT 6th SEM) outshines in the culinary delights. He believes staunchly  that ‘Eating is a necessity but cooking is an art. He is an artist indeed Indian institute of Hotel Management and Culinary arts  has heartily nominated him as the ‘Chef of the Day’.

Ingredients:

  • 150 gms           Spaghetti pasta
  • 125 ml             Olive oil
  • 20 gms             Butter
  • 3 nos                Garlic cloves, minced
  • 250 gms           Tomatoes chopped
  • 4 nos                Anchovy filets, rinsed and chopped
  • 15 gms             Capers
  • 20 nos              Olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
  • 5 gms               Red pepper flakes, crushed
  • 5 gms               Fresh basil leaves, shredded
  • 3 gms               Salt
  • 5 gms               Black pepper, crushed

Garnish

  • 5 gms               Grated Parmesan cheese

Method:

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  2. Place the spaghetti pasta in boiling water and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente.
  3. Once the pasta is boiled, drain the water and run the pasta in cold water and drizzle half the oil to cool the pasta. Keep it aside.
  4. Heat butter and rest of the oil in a skillet over low heat;
  5. Add garlic in oil and sauté until golden.
  6. Add chopped tomatoes, and cook for 5 minutes.
  7. Stir in anchovies, shredded basil leaves, capers, olives, and red pepper flakes.
  8. Cook for few minutes, stirring occasionally.
  9. Toss pasta with sauce, and mix well till pasta is well coated.
  10. Serve it with grated parmesan cheese.