Basil Pasta Salad

Basil Pasta Salad

• 1 package of bow tie pasta
• 3 tbsp. red wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• Black pepper to taste
• Cherry tomatoes for garnish

Cook and drain pasta according to package instructions, cool.
In a blender  or food processor combine vinegar, basil, garlic, salt. sugar, cheese and olive oil. Blend until smooth. Toss with pasta.

Cover and refrigerate to blend flavors.
Sprinkle with pepper and garnish with cherry tomatoes before serving.

Buon Appetito!
Lisa

French Breaded Asparagus

French Breaded Asparagus

• 1lb. fresh asparagus, cooked
• 1 tbsp. cold water
• 1/2 cup fine dried bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 1 egg

Beat egg and mix with cold water. Mix crumbs, salt , cheese and paprika together. Dip asparagus in bread crumb mixture, then in egg mixture again. Chill 1 hour. Fry in hot fat until golden brown.

Lisa

Image adapted from google may or may not reflect the above recipe.