Sorry I missed you all yesterday, but I was in North Hollywood at my daughters for Super Bowl and did not get home until yesterday afternoon. What a great game! And Linda and Jody and I were so happy that the Saints won. And of course we had a lot of great food. Coconut Shrimp, Bacon wrapped Scallops with Brown sugar, Linda's awesome Chinese Chicken Salad etc, etc. A good time was had by all.
Today I have a recipe that I had while in Italy. I really do not have a "recipe" but it is a dish I ordered one night and I think that I can duplicate it for you. I made it when we got back home and it tasted pretty much the same. It is really good and different. I think you will enjoy it once you try it for yourself.
BUCATINI WITH WALNUTS
1 lb of Bucatini pasta
about 1 3/4 cups of Romano cheese grated
1 cup Walnuts
4 tablespoons butter
fresh Basil
1 tabls Olive Oil
Put the water on for the pasta. In a saute pan, toast the walnuts for a few minutes to bring out all the flavor. Let them cool and rough cut into quarters or similar size. Put the cheese into a large pasta bowl. When the pasta is almost done, melt the butter, add a tablespoon of olive oil and mix. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water. Drain the pasta. Quickly add the pasta to the Cheese in the bowl and toss, add the butter and olive oil and about 1/4 cup of the pasta liquid. Add the walnuts and toss all together. Grind black pepper over all and toss. Sprinkle with freshly chopped Basil.
Like I said it is a pretty simple recipe. I don't know if this is exactly how they made it but it tastes about the same. Try for a change for your family.
Thanks for stopping in today.
Ciao
Grayce
Florence?
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