PASTA FORIANA

Pasta Foriana image

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.

Provided by KelBel

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

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.
Add the nuts, raisins, pesto and pepper. Simmer on low heat for 4 to 5 minutes, cover and remove from the heat.
Cook the pasta according to package directions.
Transfer the pasta into a warm serving bowl.
Starting with 1/2 cup foriana mixture, toss into pasta. Add more to your taste. Serve with grated parmesan cheese.
This sauce will dress 2 pounds or more of pasta, depending on taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.7, Fat 23.2, SaturatedFat 2.8, Sodium 6.2, Carbohydrate 54.9, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 6.9, Protein 10.4

There are no comments yet!

Name

Message

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...

Check it out »

#15-minutes-or-less #time-to-make #course #main-ingredient #cuisine #preparation #main-dish #pasta #easy #european #italian #dietary #low-sodium #low-in-something #pasta-rice-and-grains #spaghetti