Recipe Files: Have a pasta Christmas

MANILA, Philippines - A potluck party is now becoming common during the holiday season, whether it’s a neighborhood gathering or one held at the office. Aside from being practical, it allows one to share treasured family recipes with friends and officemates who would always welcome a fresh twist to the usual holiday fare.

Here is a pasta dish from the San Miguel Pure Foods Culinary Center that will add zest to your  party menu.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH FORIANA SAUCE

Ingredients:

1 (450 g)         pack    Angel hair pasta,

                           cooked according to package directions                ?

12                      pcs.         garlic cloves, finely chopped?

1-1/8 cup         walnut halves, finely chopped

1-1/8 cup         pili nuts, slightly salted?

1-1/4 tbsps.      dried oregano?

2                      tbsps.        extra virgin olive oil?

2                      tbsps.        Magnolia Gold Butter Unsalted?

1/2                     cup         raisins?

1/4                     cup         grated Magnolia Queso De Bola,?

1                        tsp.          iodized fine salt,?a pinch  

                                           pepper?shaved Magnolia    

                                           Queso De Bola, for garnish

Procedure:

1.  Combine garlic, walnuts, pili nuts and dried oregano. Mix them well then set aside.

2.  Heat olive oil and butter in a non-stick medium sauté pan over medium heat. Stir in the garlic-nut mixture, raisins and grated queso de bola. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the nuts are lightly toasted, about 3 minutes.

3.   Toss the sauce together with the pasta and garnish with shaved queso de bola on top for garnish. ?

Makes 6-8 servings.??

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