garbage pasta

Winston Salem, NC
Updated on Jan 16, 2012

This is the translation from Italian....could also be called 'Kitchen Sink' pasta. Whatever, sure is tasty (and healthy, especially when using whole wheat pasta). I've tinkered with this a bit and the result tastes great.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Saute
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon whole pine nuts
  • 2 tablespoons raisins, preferably golden
  • 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and chopped
  • 1/4 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives, drained
  • - salt, to taste
  • 8 ounces thick spaghetti (i used whole wheat linguine
  • 4 slices bacon, fried and crumbled
  • 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese

How To Make garbage pasta

  • Step 1
    In a large skillet, heat oil over medium. When hot, add both nuts and saute until pine nuts turn slightly golden. Add the raisins, capers and tomatoes, stirring frequently for about five minutes.
  • Step 2
    Add oregano, parlsley and olives. Stir well and cook for one minute longer. Salt to taste. Set aside.
  • Step 3
    Cook spaghetti according to directions and drain well.
  • Step 4
    Add sphaghetti to the skillet and heat briefly, tossing to mix all ingredients. Place mixture on the serving plate and top with shredded parmesan and crumbled bacon.

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Category: Pasta
Ingredient: Pasta
Culture: American
Method: Saute

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