Now, you can harness the power of a few choice herbs and spices to transform an economical packet of spaghetti into a delectable ... fresh garlic, dried chilli flakes, salt, and fresh parsley.

I love the classic Italian pairing of aglio e olio - garlic and oil that's cooked with chilli flakes and served with pasta. But with the garlic, oil and chilli flakes as the starting point ...