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Whole Wheat Elbow Macaroni with
Sun Dried Tomatoes and Anchovies |
| Ingredients (Serves 4) |
| 300 gr. (10.5 oz.) |
Whole wheat elbow macaroni |
| 1 |
Medium red onion, sliced Julienne style |
| 5 Tbs. |
Sun dried tomatoes preserved in EVOO |
| 1 can |
Anchovies |
| 1 Tsp. |
Dried oregano |
| 2 Tbs. |
Capers |
| 2 Tbs. |
Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) |
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Sea salt to taste |
| Preparation |
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In a saucepan sauté onion with EVOO on medium low heat for about 5 minutes. |
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Add chopped sun dried tomatoes and cook for about 10 more minutes. |
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Turn heat to low, add finely minced anchovies, dried oregano, and cook for about 5 more minutes. |
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Add capers, salt to taste and cook for about 10 more minutes. |
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In the meantime cook elbow macaroni in boiling salted water and drain when al dente (check package.) |
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Mix with sauce, toss and serve. |
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| Comments |
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The saltiness of the anchovies mixed with the zest of the capers gives this dish a southern Mediterranean island taste which matches well with dry, mineral white wines, as well as frothy, palate cleaning Lambrusco from Emilia Romagna. |
| Wine and Beverage Pairing |
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Fior Fiore Ansonica, Vermentino Maremma Toscana IGT Bianco D'Elisa, Falanghina Pompeiano IGT, Rosato Italiano IGT, Lambrusco Emilia IGT. |
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