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                    Vermicelli With Walnuts And Garlic

Recipe By     : Cooking Live Show #CL8921
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cooking Live                     Import

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      cloves        garlic -- peeled
     1/4  cup           olive oil
   1      cup           walnuts -- finely chopped
                        coarse salt to taste
   1      pound         vermicelli or spaghetti
   2      tablespoons   chopped fresh parsley or basil
                        freshly ground pepper -- to taste
     1/4  cup           freshly grated perocino romano

In a large skillet over medium low heat, cook the garlic in olive oil
until golden. Remove garlic from the pan. Add the walnuts and cook,
stirring until lightly toasted, about 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt and the
pasta. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vermicelli is al dente,
tender yet firm to the bite.

Drain the vermicelli, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water. In a
large serving bowl, toss the vermicelli with the nuts and just enough
cooking water to keep it moist. Add the parsley, if using, and
sprinkle generously with pepper.

Add cheese and toss again. Serve immediately.

Yield: 4 servings




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