Pasta with Chilies

By Dianewaldron

Piper Perabo's Spicy Pasta. The actress shares a recipe from the menu of her latest New York City restuarant, Jack's Wife Freda.

Ingredients

• 1 lb. orechiette pasta
• 4 tbsp. olive oil, divided
• 3 tbsp. chopped garlic
• 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, sliced thin, plus extra for garnish
• 2 cups grated Gruyere cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain, resering 1/2 cup pasta water.
Heat 2 tbsp. olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and chilies; saute 2 minutes. Add cooked orechiette, reserved water, 2tbsp olive oil and cheese.
Turn heat to high. Stir constantly to keep cheese from clumping. When liquid is evaporated, trasnfer to bowls and garnish with jalapenos.