Italian wine and cheese gift baskets and Italian wine and food pairing Gourmet Recipes

Spaghetti with Garlic and chili Oil (Spaghetti with olive oil, garlic and chilli)

1.5 lb imported Italian Spaghetti or make your own dough with flour of Sir Galahad (see our other recipes)
1 cup of extra virgin olive oil Altomontese
1 small chopped anchovy and belle
3-4 cloves of fresh garlic, crushed and coarsely chopped
1-2 Hot chili pepper pods
3-4 sprigs fresh parsley, finely chopped
Fresh black pepper

Bring salted water to a boil in a saucepan. Cook pasta according to the suggested baking time. (This varies depending on the brand-I always cook my dough just slightly below because I like "al dente").

Meanwhile, heat the olive oil and add anchovies, garlic and hot pepper. Be very careful not to let the garlic turn brown or burn. Anchovy will disappear in reality and there will be no fish taste a hint of salty fresh aroma. When the garlic begins just to turn slightly Brown, remove the Pan from the fire immediately.

Drain the spaghetti carefully and place it in your dish. Pour olive oil over the noodles straight from the Pan, sprinkle with black pepper, mix well and, especially, this dish to be served immediately. If you want to sprinkle with Parmigianno-Reggiano cheese. Enjoy!

-Wine Pairing suggestion:
The most important part of this dish is to choose the perfect wine to accent the flavors and enhance the experience of gourmet meal. We enjoy a strong Nero d'Avola with this dish and encourage appetizers like an equipment with a sheep milk cheese imported as a first salt, produced in Sicily.

Suggestion of salad:

Mock Caesar Salad

Serves 2

I love real Caesar salad dressing, but often worry about consuming raw egg & sincerely not a fan of mayonnaise.

Try this version for a satisfactory alternative. Don't let the anchovy is turn off, trust me, you don't even know who is in there!

Not only they add a world of flavor that are an excellent source of heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acids-plus are high in protein, low in calories and rich in vitamins, minerals, & so are super good for you! Just don't tell your children: or)

1-Anchovy (anchoa imported Italian Gourmet course)
1/2-ripe Avocado, mashed
1 tsp Whole Grain mustard
fresh squeezed lemon juice 2-tbslp
1/2 tsp Agave Nectar or honey-Italian
5-tbslp Cup Extra Virgin olive oil
2-tbslp Parmesan cheese (grated)
Sea salt and pepper &
1/2 head Romaine lettuce, washed, dried minced &

In a large serving bowl, crushed anchovy using two forks into a paste.

Add mustard, agave nectar, lemon juice and whisk together. Add avocado puree and whisk until creamy.

Slowly add olive oil, whisking all together until well blended. & Salt pepper, keep in mind is already salted anchovy.

Stir in the cheese. Add the chopped romaine lettuce in the bowl and toss with Tongs. Serve immediately. Top with grated more if you like.

Bon appétit and have a glass of Italian wine!

Joseph D Nappi