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Thursday, 09 November 2006
I was invited to dinner at a friend's house one night many years ago where he served this pasta.  I was so crazy about it, I just had to have the recipe and he wouldn't tell me.  This version, which is what he later confirmed, is a variation on this lombardan dish.  In the area of Mantova and Cremona, these flavors are very typical.  Who knew you could use amaretti in this way? 

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Bowtie pasta with Amaretti

 

  • 300g bowtie pasta
  • 1.5 cups of amaretti
  • 100g butter
  • 100g parmesan, freshly grated
  • 4 or 5 large leaves of basil, cut into thin strips

  

While the pasta is boiling, in a frying pan, melt the butter.  Add the amaretti and let them soften, breaking them up with a spoon.  When the pasta is finished, drain it and place it in a large serving bowl.  Pour the amaretti on top, add the parmesan, and toss thoroughly to evenly distribute.  Add the basil.  Serve while still hot.

 
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