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Scarpetta's Spaghetti With Tomato And Basil
By RedZinger
1. Place a large pot of water on the stove
- 3 ounces spaghetti, high-quality dried or fresh
- Salt
- 6 ounces tomato sauce (recipe follows)
- 4 large leaves of basil
- 1/2 tablespoon butter, unsalted
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 8 ripe plum tomatoes
- 1/4 of a can San Marzano tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Pinch of red chili flakes
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, whole
- 2 stems of basil, leaves on
- Pinch of red chili flakes
- Note: Vary the ratio of canned to fresh tomatoes according to the season. If fresh, flavorful tomatoes are available, use all fresh; if tomatoes lack some flavor, supplement with canned.
No Bake Chocolate Cookies
By RedZinger
Melt chips, add nuts and noodles
- 1 - 12 oz package chocolate chips
- 1 - 12 oz package butterscotch chips
- 1 large bag Chinese noodles
- 1 cup chopped walnuts