Main Dishes
A
1/2C butter
splash olive oil
1 button garlic, thinly sliced (6-10 medium cloves)
shake salt
shake freshly-ground pepper
spaghetti noodles (long)
B
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
4 green onions, chopped
small can olives, drained (optional: halved)
ham, thinly sliced
mushrooms, thinly sliced
broccoli, lightly steamed
peas
zucchini, grated
fresh basil
(optional: Italian seasoning)
1C grated fresh Parmesan (at least)
Simmer A gently (garlic shouldn't brown)
Cook spaghetti al dente (do not rinse)
Toss all of B into large bowl, pour spaghetti over; pour garlic/butter sauce over all and toss lightly.
Sprinkle all with parmesan and serve immediately.
Note: also good reheated, but best fresh.