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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This is a unique combination of flavors that includes pine nuts, garlic, walnut, raisin, pesto and olive oil. It is sweet, salty, nutty and a little spicy. Ingredients:
1/2 cup olive oil |
5 garlic cloves, minced |
3 -5 anchovy fillets (optional) |
1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped & toasted |
1/3 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted |
1/2 cup dark raisin |
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes |
1 pinch black pepper |
1/2 cup prepared basil pesto |
1 lb spaghetti |
Directions:
1. In a heavy skillet, heat the oil. Add the garlic and anchovies; sauté over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes; be careful not to burn the garlic.
2. Add the nuts, raisins, pesto and pepper. Simmer on low heat for 4 to 5 minutes, cover and remove from the heat.
3. Cook the pasta according to package directions.
4. Transfer the pasta into a warm serving bowl.
5. Starting with 1/2 cup foriana mixture, toss into pasta. Add more to your taste. Serve with grated parmesan cheese.
6. This sauce will dress 2 pounds or more of pasta, depending on taste.
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