Golden Spaghetti Pie With Olives And Raisins

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Golden Spaghetti Pie With Olives And Raisins

 

Recipe By : The Mediterranean Vegan Kitchen, Donna Klein, page 120

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Main Dishes, Vegetarian Pasta, Couscous, Etc.

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 1/4 cups pitted kalamata or gaeta olives -- coarsely chopped

OR other good quality black olives

3/4 cup golden raisins

soaked in warm water to cover

for 10 minutes -- drained

1/2 cup unseasoned dry bread crumbs

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1/4 cup pine nuts -- lightly toasted

(see separate recipe for Toasting Nuts)

2 tablespoons drained capers

Freshly ground black pepper -- to taste

16 ounces spaghetti

 

MAKES 6 MAIN-COURSE OR 8 PASTA-COURSE SERVINGS

 

This unusual pasta entree is more a spaghetti pie when served on a pizza

pan, as it is here. The decidedly Sicilian sweet-and-sour combination of

olives and raisins is an unexpected delight. It is also one of the few

pasta dishes in this book without a hint of garlic.

 

Preheat the oven to broil. In a medium bowl, mix together the olives,

raisins, bread crumbs, half of the oil, pine nuts, and capers; season with

pepper. Set aside.

 

Meanwhile, cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to package

directions until al dente. Drain well, return to the pot, and add the

remaining olive oil, tossing well to combine. Add the olive-raisin

mixture; toss to combine.

 

Pour the spaghetti mixture into an ungreased large pizza pan or large

flameproof shallow casserole. Press firmly with the back of a large spoon

or spatula until packed down. Broil 4 to 6 inches from the heating element

until lightly golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve at once.

 

Variation: Substitute chopped dried apricots, also plumped in warm water,

for the golden raisins.

 

Per Main-Dish Serving: Calories 605 - Protein 13g - Total Fat 25g Saturated

Fat 2g - Cholesterol 0mg - Carbohydrate 84g - Dietary Fiber 3g - Sodium 882mg

 

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