Bowtie Pasta with Tomatoes and Ground Beef

Egyptians worshiped garlic and placed clay models of garlic bulbs in the tomb of Tutankhamen. Garlic was so highly prized; it was even used as currency. Folklore holds that garlic repelled vampires, protect against the Evil Eye, and rid off jealous nymphs said to terrorize pregnant women and engaged maidens. And let us not forget to mention the alleged aphrodisiacal powers of garlic which have been extolled through the ages.

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Garlic has been grown for more than 5,000 years, is one of the oldest cultivated plants in the world. Cultures throughout history have used it for physical and spiritual health; among the various beliefs about garlic were that it made you stronger and kept away evil spirits. While the prescriptions changed, the use of garlic as a healing agent continued all the way up until today.

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The word garlic comes from Old English garleac, meaning "spear leek." Dating back over 6,000 years, it’s native to Central Asia, and has long been a staple in the Mediterranean region, as well as a frequent seasoning in Africa, Asia and Europe.