Recipe: Mediterranean Pasta with California Pistachios

MEDITERRANEAN PASTA WITH CALIFORNIA PISTACHIOS

2 cups onion, cut into narrow wedges
2 tablespoons olive oil (can use oil drained from tomatoes)
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
1 cup natural California pistachios
1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in olive oil
1 tablespoon dry basil
1 tablespoon dry oregano
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley (optional)
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
8 ounces angel hair pasta (capellini), broken up

In 12-inch skillet, saute onions in oil for 5 to 10 minutes or until cooked through.

Add garlic and saut 1 minute more.

Stir flour into onions and garlic; add wine and cook, stirring until mixture comes to a boil and thickens slightly.

Add pistachios, tomatoes, basil, oregano and parsley to pan and heat through. Keep warm.

Cook pasta in boiling water 3 to 5 minutes or just until tender (note package directions). Drain.

Combine pasta and sauce; sprinkle with cheese and toss lightly. Offer additional cheese as garnish, if desired.

Servings: 4