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CHRISTMAS EVE PASTA WITH SEAFOOD

Lasagne della Vigilia

Christmas Eve Lasagne from the Piedmont (serves 6)

This dish isn't  at all like the many-layered lasagne that most of us are familiar with.

The lasagne noodles should be about 6" long.  If you are using dried noodles, break them in half.

Just be sure to mash the anchovies to a paste and be generous with the pepper.

1/2 cup unsalted butter

2 oz. anchovy fillets in olive oil, drained and finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 lb. lasagne noodles, broken in half

1 cup Parmesan cheese

Freshly grated ground pepper, to taste

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-low heat.

Add the anchovies and garlic.  Cook about 5 minutes.

Use a wooden spoon to mash the anchovies as thoroughly as you can.

Cook the lasagne noodles in boiling salted water and drain.

Toss the pasta in a bowl with 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese

Transfer the pasta to the anchovy sauce, grind pepper on top and toss well.

Serve, passing remaining cheese to sprinkle on top.

Pasta with Sardines  (serves 4)

2 cups leaf tops from fennel

1/2 cup olive oil

2 TB. chopped onion

4 anchovy fillets, chopped

1/3 cup pignoli nuts

"SEAFOOD CANNELLONI- 6 PACK"

1 TB. currants

1-1/2 TB. tomato paste

1/4 tsp. saffron threads, dissolved in 1 cup water

salt and pepper

3 (3-3/4 oz.) cans sardines in olive oil, drained

1 lb. bucatini or perciatelli  pasta, cooked and drained   (substitute linguine if unavailable)

1/2 cup bread crumbs, lightly toasted

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Add the fennel leaves and cook 10 minutes.

Turn off the heat and remove the greens but do not discard the water.

Squeeze the water out of the greens and chop.  Set aside.

In another saucepan, put the olive oil, onion, and anchovies.

Cook over medium heat about 5 minutes. Add the fennel and cook 5 more minutes.

Add the nuts, currants, tomato paste, and the saffron water.

" LOBSTER RAVIOLI-2 LB."

Salt and pepper to taste.

Cook until the water has completely evaporated.

Add the sardines, stir them in, and remove from the heat.

Place the cooked pasta in a bowl and add the sauce and breadcrumbs.

Toss thoroughly and serve.

See our other Pasta with Seafood Recipes

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