Frank & Giovanni Gabriele and Oprah	Pappardelle alla Bella Oprah

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Pappardelle alla Bella Oprah

Source: Giovanni's on The Hill Website

Yield: 4 servings

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Ingredients

• 1/4 cup pine nuts

• 2 oz fresh basil leaves

• 2 cloves garlic

• 1 Tbsp imported Parmesan cheese, grated

• 1 Tbsp imported Pecorino cheese, grated

• Scant cup extra-virgin olive oil

• Salt to taste

• 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

• 3 cups roughly chopped tomatoes

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 3 cloves garlic

• 1 tsp seasoning salt (or more, to taste)

• Freshly ground black pepper

• Chopped fresh basil

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Preparation

Lightly toast the pine nuts in a hot oven, about 400°F.

Rinse and dry the basil leaves. Place in a mortar or blender, add salt, garlic and
the pine nuts and pound or blend into a paste. Add the cheeses gradually. When
the paste is smooth, transfer to a bowl and gradually stir in the olive oil, using a
wooden spoon.

Place the two tablespoons of olive oil in a saucepan with garlic and onion;
simmer. Add the tomatoes, basil, seasoning salt and pepper. Simmer for 20 to 30
minutes until the tomatoes have reduced almost to a puree. Press through a sieve
or strainer.

Check the seasoning and if desired, stir in any remaining basil before serving.
Serve over pappardelle or your favorite pasta (prepare according to directions on
the box.)