Recipes from THE MORRETTI FAMILY DYNASTY SERIES

Francesca's Scintillating Smoked Salmon on Taglioni Pasta
Nonna Morretti's Secret Grilled Scampi

FRANCESCA’S SCINTILLATING SMOKED SALMON ON TAGLIOLINI PASTA

FROM THE MORRETTI FAMILY COOK

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12 oz Tagliolini pasta
2 cups (approximately 12 oz) flaked smoked salmon
1 cup whipping cream
¼ cup minced fresh parsley
1 cup fresh shelled peas
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
8 tbs butter
pepper -- (white pepper if have on hand)
nutmeg -- fresh if possible
salt
½ cup frozen peas

Cook pasta in boiling water approximately 12 minutes.
Melt 2 tbs butter in sauté pan over medium heat.
Add peas, sauté until tender. Add remaining butter and cream. Reduce heat -- cook low, stirring until butter melts.

Add salmon, ½ cup parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste. Simmer until cheese melts. (couple of minutes)

Drain pasta. Pour sauce over pasta. Use remaining cheese and parsley to garnish, bella!

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NONNA MORRETTI’S SECRET GRILLED SCAMPI

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20 jumbo prawns aka shrimp -- (may opt for deveined)
2 tbs fresh rosemary -- minced (save sprigs for garnish)
¼ cup finely chopped fresh garlic
4 tbs extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 lemon
four bamboo skewers -- (soak in water 30 minutes before placing on grill)

Shell prawns if needed. Wash, drain and place in large dish. Mash/mix garlic and salt in large bowl, add fresh lemon juice, minced rosemary, pepper, and oil. Marinate over prawns approximately 45 minutes to 4 hours in refrigerator -- as time allows.

Thread on pre-soaked skewers. Brush with marinade. Grill over medium heat for about 3 minutes. Turn and baste approximately another three minutes to grill other side. Careful not to overcook. *TIP -- When shrimp no longer shows original color it’s done. Remove immediately. (Do not want rubber shrimp). Excellent served over rice or favorite pasta! Don’t forget the garnish, bella!

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