Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Pasta del Magnifico alla Garga

Cook Time: 12 min
Level: Easy
Yield: 2 servings


Ingredients

* 1 cup heavy cream
* 2 tablespoons cognac or dry sherry
* 1 lemon, zested
* 1 large navel orange, zested
* 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
* 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped, about 3 sprigs
* 12 leaves fresh basil, shredded or torn
* 1/2 pound linguini, cooked to al dente, or 3/4 pound fresh linguini, cooked to al dente
* 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano


Directions

In a skillet over medium low heat, heat cream. Add cognac or dry sherry, lemon and orange zest and salt. Simmer sauce 7 to 10 minutes. Add mint and basil to the sauce. Toss hot, drained pasta with sauce and grated cheese. Transfer to serving dish or dinner plates.

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