Pasta Foriana

Submitted by KelBel

"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."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 8

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.

Reviews

[Northwest Transplant]

I made this a while back and LOVED it! Since I'm not a fan of anchovies, I omitted these. Other than this omission I followed the recipe and was completely satisfied! Thanks KelBel for such a wonderful recipe!!

 

[charlie 5]

I thought this was delicious, but in the end, felt there was a bit too much oil. I think if I made it again, I would half the oil to saute the garlic and anchovy. I used the anchovy fillets, but I think I will try using a squirt of anchovy paste next time. I did not use walnuts, but instead only used the pine nuts. I also used sun-dried tomatoes chopped up instead of the raisins and felt that was a good move. Thanks for a great recipe.

 

[sugarpea]

THIS is to-die-for.It's everything advertised; sweet, salty, nutty and spicy. Only change I made was to use dried cranberries rather than raisins.