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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)
Sea salt to taste
Preparation
In a saucepan sauté onion with EVOO on medium low heat for about 5 minutes.
Add chopped sun dried tomatoes and cook for about 10 more minutes.
Turn heat to low, add finely minced anchovies, dried oregano, and cook for about 5 more minutes.
Add capers, salt to taste and cook for about 10 more minutes.
In the meantime cook elbow macaroni in boiling salted water and drain when al dente (check package.)
Mix with sauce, toss and serve.
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Comments
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
Fior Fiore Ansonica, Vermentino Maremma Toscana IGT Bianco D'Elisa, Falanghina Pompeiano IGT, Rosato Italiano IGT, Lambrusco Emilia IGT.




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