Sunflower and Rose Petal pasta~

J'aime beaucoup cette jolie recette..un coup de coeur~

I was perusing a book in a store while waiting for my husband..The book was so cute..a cookbook for pasta shaped like a pasta box..I briefly scanned it with my eyes.. wanting to see if there would be recipes of interest..I spotted Sunflower and Rose Petal pasta..and thought of returning to buy the book..but the reviews.. of the book were not wonderful because of it's size..The pages would not stay open etc..Too thick..long and lean..

I regretted not having the recipe..

Par hasard..I Googled it and there was one..:)

I had a sunflower in the garden and some last fleeting roses..all pesticide -free.. I gathered what I needed and decided to give it a try..

It's such a pretty pasta..and when would I have the perfect ings again this summer?

Since it is fleeting!

I will make it again..perhaps I'll add a few ings..

I liked it very much and so did my friend who came for dinner at the last minute..She is moving..I will miss her.

Jacques said he likes my other pasta recipes better..

Maybe I'll add pancetta..then he will like it more:)

But for  us..the 2 girls..it worked well..

Taking a photo when the light is gone..is tricky..picture it prettier:)

Far prettier..,like an end of summer garrden on a plate~

The pine nuts..toasted..were my addition..and we added lots of fresh parmigiana cheese~

The original was seen in Spaguetti  by Carla Bardi~

I may still order it..It looked  good to me..  

La Recette~

Courtesy of Food Recipe online..

Spaghetti with Rose and Sunflower Petals Recipe

 

Ingredients

Serves 4-6

• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups/375 g chopped tomatoes
• petals from 1 sunflower, coarsely chopped (leave a few whole, to garnish)
• petals from 1 rose, coarsely chopped (leave a few whole, to garnish)
• 1 small bunch basil, torn
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 4 tbsp dry white wine
• 1 lb/500 g spaghetti
• 1/2 cup/60 g freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• fresh basil leaves, to garnish

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Method:

1. Sauté the garlic in the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat until pale gold.
2. Stir in the tomatoes, chopped sunflower and rose petals, and basil. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Cook for 15 minutes, adding the wine as the mixture starts to dry out.
4. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and add to the pan with the sauce.
5. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and garnish with the basil and the reserved flower petals. Toss gently and serve hot.

My notes..I reserved some pasta cooking liquid to add to the dish..and the toasted pine nuts~

Don't know if this is THE recipe I saw in the cute book..But it worked:)

The days of wine and roses.....and  sunflowers~


P.S. Reading   As Always,Julia...  so far ...so good:)  I never thought the letters would be so interesting..But they are!