Title: Spaghetti with Curly Endive & Balsamic Vinegar
Categories: Entree Pasta Vegan
Yield: 4 Servings

1	lb	Spaghetti
4		Garlic cloves, chopped
3	tb	Olive oil
1		Head endive, trimmed & cut - into bite-sized pieces
1	tb	Balsamic vinegar, or to - taste
		Salt & pepper

Cook the spaghetti until it is *al dente*.

Meanwhile, saute 3 garlic cloves in about 2 tb oil then quickly saute the endive in this mixture. Add the vinegar, cook for a moment, then remove from the heat. Season with salt & pepper.

Drain the pasta, toss with the remaining garlic & oil, then serve each portion topped with a big spoonful of the sauted endive, adding extra vinegar if needed.

VARIATIONS: Add 6 oz cooked cannellini beans when you saute the endive & season with a sprinkling of red pepper flakes if desired.

Instead of endive, use 2 heads of radicchio or green & red Treviso lettuce. Follow the basic recipe above.

Marlena Spieler, "200+ Vegetarian Pasta Recipes"

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