Pappardelle alla Bella Oprah
Source of Recipe
From the show The Harpo Hook-Up
Recipe Introduction
Recipe created by Frank Gabriele, Executive Chef, Giovanni's on the Hill
Makes 4 servings.............................
When Oprah ate at Giovanni's on the Hill in St. Louis, they named a pasta dish after her! You don't have to be Oprah to enjoy this delicious dish-treat yourself to some tonight!
List of Ingredients
1/4 cup pine nuts
2 ounces fresh basil leaves
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon imported Parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon imported Pecorino cheese, grated
Scant cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cups roughly chopped tomatoes
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or more, to taste)
Freshly ground black pepper
Chopped fresh basilRecipe
Lightly toast the pine nuts in a hot oven, about 400°F.
Rinse and dry the basil leaves. Place in a mortar or blender, add salt, garlic and the pine nuts and pound or blend into a paste. Add the cheeses gradually. When the paste is smooth, transfer to a bowl and gradually stir in the olive oil, using a wooden spoon.
Place the two tablespoons of olive oil in a saucepan with garlic and onion; simmer. Add the tomatoes, basil, seasoning salt and pepper. Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes until the tomatoes have reduced almost to a puree. Press through a sieve or strainer.
Check the seasoning and if desired, stir in any remaining basil before serving. Serve over pappardelle or your favorite pasta (prepare according to directions on the box.)
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