Apr. 3rd, 2007
Pasta Fresca
Apr. 3rd, 2007 05:53 pm- 1 cup kalamata olives
- 12 medium size tomatoes
- 3 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 12 cloves of garlic, minced
- 4 large shallots, or 2 small onions, diced
- 1 cup walnut pieces
- 1 teaspoon dried chili peppers, or 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 cups lightly packed fresh basil, coarsely chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresly ground black pepper
- 8 servings fresh or dried pasta, any flavour/style
- 4 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated just before serving
- Bring 12 cups of water and two teaspoons of salt to a boil in a large pot.
- At the same time, in a large pot over medium-high heat, add 1/4 cup oliver oil along withthe garlic, shallots and walnuts. Stir occasionally for 6 minutes, or until they begin to turngolden.
- Add the basil, tomatoes, olives, remaining salt, pepper, chili pepper, and remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- While sauce simmers, add pasta to the boiling water. Cook according to package directions.
- Drain pasta, then add to sauce in pot. Toss thoroughly. Serve directly from pot or a serving bowl.
- Serve with parmesan cheese.

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